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Woodrow Wilson Bridge reopened after police chase and possible standoff

Police car lights (file photo)

Traffic is partially flowing again on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge after being temporarily shut down due to a possible standoff situation.

Vehicle traffic on the bridge was shut down around 7 p.m. when police pursued a vehicle onto the bridge, according to the scanner.

Around 7:20, the suspect was taken into custody, police confirmed to ALXnow.

According to the scanner, delays are expected on the bridge, with the thru lanes of the bridge reopened to traffic as of 7:30 p.m.

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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.