It was a busy week in Alexandria, but this week had a particularly busy Tuesday night for first responders.
First was a standoff on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge around 7 p.m. when police from other regional jurisdictions chased an armed assault suspect onto the bridge.
Traffic on the bridge was temporarily shut down, but reopened after the man was subdued and arrested.
But just a few hours later, a large fire broke out in a series of warehouses on Wheeler Avenue. One of the businesses affected was Jeffrey’s Catering, which provides food for Meals on Wheels, but the organization was able to get the supplies needed to provide meals for local seniors.
So impressed by the quick pivot by Senior Services to get meals delivered today. Proud to help out! https://t.co/a7iYK0tpmI pic.twitter.com/RgDFdUDJOH
— Sarah for Alexandria (@SarahforALX) January 4, 2024
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