Schools
Washington Mill Elementary Briefly in Lockdown Last Friday
For anyone in the neighborhood who was wondering what happened last week.
Last Friday, Washington Mill Elementary, 9100 Cherry Tree Dr., was briefly in lockdown because of police activity outside the building, according to a letter (see full letter, PDF) that went home to parents from the principal.
A 25-year-old wanted man tried to run away from authorities when confronted by officers, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
The incident was reported at 10 a.m. Friday on the 4400 block of Blyth Place in Mount Vernon. Police said that they had tried to apprehend Donnie White, of Alexandria, but White ran away from police.
White was caught and was served with outstanding warrants. He was also charged with driving on a suspended license, speeding to elude police, and driving while under the influence.
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