Wed, Apr 19 7:14 AM → 7:40 AM

At approximately 1259 a.m. Wednesday April 19 a Virginia State Police Trooper alerted to a vehicle displaying improper registration wrong license plates. When the trooper activated his emergency lights and sirens to attempt a traffic stop at 18th St. and S. Crystal Dr. the vehicle refused to stop and sped away. A pursuit was initiated. The pursuit continued north on I-395 at which time state police attempted to contain the vehicle as it was traveling on the right shoulder. The suspect vehicle struck one of the troopers vehicles which caused both vehicles to spin around and collide a second time. The driver and passenger of the suspect vehicle then fled the scene on foot. With the assistance of Arlington County Police and Fairfax County Police resources a search perimeter was established. At approximately 155 a.m. troopers spotted the two subjects hiding near Roaches Run. As the troopers approached the two subjects jumped into the water and began swimming across Roaches Run towards the GW Parkway. The U.S. Park Police responded to assist state police as the two subjects hid in the water to avoid detection and arrest. Arlington County Fire and Rescue deployed its water rescue team and the two subjects were located and taken into custody without further incident. They were both transported to a nearby hospital for treatment due to their exposure to the cold water temperatures. Charges are pending at this time. The incident remains under investigation.

Radio Systems:

- Fairfax County Project 25