In Chesapeake, Virginia, a case of mistaken intentions led to a significant legal consequence for a local man found with firearms.
A Misguided Attempt to Evade
Christopher Lee Alexander, aged 34, faced over four years in prison after an incident on June 6, 2021, highlighted his illegal possession of firearms. Believing he was the target of a police stop, Alexander accelerated his vehicle upon noticing a police cruiser’s lights, which were actually activated for a separate incident. His attempt to evade perceived pursuit resulted in a crash and his subsequent arrest after a failed attempt to flee on foot.
Discovery and Arrest
The crash scene became the focal point for Chesapeake police, who discovered two guns on the driver’s side floorboard of Alexander’s vehicle. Alexander’s admission to possessing the firearms as a convicted felon further compounded his legal troubles, leading to his arrest and charges.
Background and Convictions
Alexander’s criminal history, including multiple felony convictions, underscored the severity of his latest offense. His record includes robbery, firearm use in felony, conspiracy, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, alongside a felony eluding charge pending at the time of the incident.