No charges for officers in August in-custody death; medical examiner cites cocaine intoxication
Allan F. Tucker II's death ruled accidental; independent auditor review ongoing
No criminal charges will be filed against police officers involved in the August in-custody death of Allan F. Tucker II after the medical examiner determined he died of cocaine and cocaethylene intoxication, the Commonwealth’s Attorney announced Thursday.
Tucker, 32, of Woodbridge, was arrested for public intoxication on Aug. 15, 2025, after officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a man running up and down hallways, yelling and knocking on doors at an apartment building in the 2800 block of North Beauregard Street. Tucker had a family member living in the building.
Tucker died in the sallyport of the Alexandria Adult Detention Center while awaiting processing into the facility, according to the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the manner of death accidental.
“Based on the OCME’s determination that the death was accidental and the CIRT investigation revealing no causal connection between the actions of any officer and the arrestee’s tragic death, OCA concluded that there was no evidence that any law enforcement officer involved in this incident committed a criminal offense,” the office said in a statement.
The Northern Virginia Critical Incident Response Team investigation found that Alexandria officers did not use or attempt to use force likely to cause death or serious bodily injury at any point during their interaction with Tucker.
Police Chief Tarrick McGuire said in the days after Tucker’s death that officers attempted to de-escalate the situation before arresting him. Tucker was not armed when officers arrived, and his behavior remained “excited” during transport to the jail, McGuire said at the time.
Body-worn cameras were active during the response and transport, and cameras in the sallyport captured Tucker’s medical emergency. Officers rendered aid and called for medical personnel, McGuire said.
In a statement Thursday, McGuire acknowledged the impact of the incident.
“Any loss of life is tragic, and as police chief, I recognize the deep grief experienced by those affected,” McGuire said.
Independent Policing Auditor Amaratu Kamara, who was permanently appointed to the role by City Council last month, is conducting a separate review of the incident. Kamara told council members in December that her office was notified within 30 minutes of Tucker’s death and immediately secured access to evidence, including body-worn camera footage. She said at the time she expected to release her final report within 14 days of receiving the Critical Incident Response Team’s recommendations.
The police department said it is cooperating fully with the auditor’s review.
The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office said it would have no further comment given the potential for civil litigation.