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NEW: Police identify suspect who allegedly crashed car into Verizon store near Potomac Yard

By James Cullum

Alexandria Police have identified a 39-year-old suspect who was arrested in North Carolina after allegedly crashing his car into the Verizon store near Potomac Yard on March 22.

Chip Rodney Daniels, of Tyler, Texas, was arrested on unrelated charges the following day in North Carolina.

“He is now awaiting extradition to Alexandria to face charges including hit and run, destruction of property, reckless driving, misdemeanor assault and battery and other charges,” Alexandria Police Senior Public Information Officer Amanda Paga said in a news release.

Daniels is also suspected of driving his car into the lobby of The Drake apartment complex in Washington, D.C.

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.