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UPDATED: Police activity shut down Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge earlier today

(Updated 1:15 p.m.) The Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge was closed to traffic due to police activity, though as of 1:15 p.m. is has reopened.

A foot pursuit across the Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge ended with one suspect in custody. An ambulance was also dispatched to the scene.

It’s unclear from scanner traffic what led to the stop, but medics were dispatched to the scene. Police were seen currently checking over the sides of the bridge.

Scanner traffic indicated the suspect may be wanted on a felony in Stafford County and a misdemeanor in Prince William County.

James Cullum contributed to this story

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  • Vernon Miles is the ALXnow cofounder and editor. He's covered Alexandria since 2014 and has been with Local News Now since 2018. When he's not reporting, he can usually be found playing video games or Dungeons and Dragons with friends.