Man Sentenced in Felony Hit-and-Run that Injured ACPD Corporal

Published on February 09, 2026

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February 9, 2026

Man Sentenced in Felony Hit-and-Run that Injured ACPD Corporal

February 6, 2025, Arlington, VA: Anthony Aquice, was sentenced on Friday, February 6, 2026 to six months of active incarceration and four and a half years of suspended time, consistent with the Commonwealth’s recommendation and supported by Corporal Attridge. Mr. Aquice pled guilty on November 17, 2025, to felony hit and run resulting in injury after striking an Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) officer and fleeing the scene. His sentence includes five years of active supervision and multiple tailored conditions aimed at accountability and rehabilitation.

On May 17, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., ACPD Corporal Thomas Attridge was conducting an unrelated traffic stop on an Arlington roadway. While standing outside his marked cruiser—with emergency lights activated—Corporal Attridge was struck by an SUV driven by Mr. Aquice. The impact caused Corporal Attridge to sustain a concussion and a serious shoulder injury requiring surgery. Mr. Aquice fled without rendering aid.

Following a detailed investigation, ACPD Detectives Devin Gilmore and Charles Young identified Mr. Aquice as the driver. Evidence established that he had been using his phone moments before the crash. Mr. Aquice was charged with felony hit and run resulting in injury.

The sentencing hearing opened with a compelling victim impact statement from Corporal Attridge, who has been recovering from his injuries and has returned to light duty with ACPD. Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Carolyn Jackson and Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Abhimanyu Mehta prosecuted the case. During the sentencing hearing, A.C.A. Jackson emphasized the inherent danger of fleeing a crash scene and the risks of distracted driving.

Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti commented, “But for the diligent investigation in this case, Mr. Aquice might have evaded accountability. For the safety of the community, I am glad he did not.”

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