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[Kenneth Fowler]

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MAN CHARGED AFTER 5-HOUR STANDOFF ON FIRE TRUCK
 
by FCPD Media Relations Bureau 
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West Springfield Police District – A 43-year-old man is incustody today after a standoff with officers overnight that lasted over 5hours.  We were initially called out to the 10000 block of Wavell Roadaround 8:30 p.m. last night when Wesam Hashish, of Fairfax, began cutting atree down with an axe and chainsaw, and then tried to set it on fire. He wasscreaming and cursing at neighbors, prompting numerous calls to 911.

When officers arrived, Hashish ran from them and jumped on topof a Fairfax County Fire and Rescue ladder truck that also responded. Hashish refused to come down during over 5 hours of negotiations with officersand mental health professionals.  Hashish exposed himself and attempted toassault officers during the incident, at one point picking up a ladder from thetop of the fire truck and throwing it at officers.

Due to ongoing safety concerns, neighbors and people living inthe immediate area were asked to shelter in place and stay away from doors andwindows while officers were on scene.

Around 2 a.m, officers deployed an Electronic Control Weapon andpepper spray to subdue Hashish, who again tried to flee.  A police K9assisted in the arrest.  Hashish was medically cleared at a local hospitaland then taken to the Adult Detention Center. He was charged with felonyattempted assault on a law enforcement officer, indecent exposure, unlawfullyclimbing onto a fire truck, interfering or tampering with firefightingequipment, and threats to bomb.  He is being held without bond.
Kenneth FowlerKD4IIW