Officer Injured in Hit and Run Crash

Published on May 19, 2025

ARLINGTON, Va. – An Arlington County Police Officer is recovering after being struck in a hit and run crash during the early morning hours of Saturday, May 17.

At approximately 3:59 a.m., two officers were outside of their vehicles while conducting a traffic stop in the 1600 block of S. Eads Street when an unrelated passing vehicle struck one of the officers and fled the scene. Medics transported the injured officer to an area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home.

During the course of the investigation, officers located the striking vehicle parked and unoccupied nearby and identified the driver. He turned himself into police on the afternoon of May 17. As a result of the investigation, Anthony Aquice, 24, of Arlington, VA was arrested and charged with felony Hit and Run. He’s being held without bond in the Arlington County Detention Facility.

“This crash is a sobering reminder of the dangers officers can face each time they step onto the roadway to assist travelers, investigate crimes and conduct traffic enforcement,” said Chief Andy Penn. “We all have a responsibility to protect those who protect us. I implore drivers to slow down and move over any time you see flashing blue, red or amber lights. It’s not only the law, it may also save a life.”

This remains an active investigation and anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Arlington County Police Department’s tip line at 703-228-4180 or ACPDTipline@arlingtonva.us. Information may also be reported anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

Booking photograph of Anthony Aquice