Charges Levied In Attempted Carjackings In Rosslyn On Friday: Police

ARLINGTON, VA — Mark Anthony Johnson-Crestwell, 30, is facing multiple charges, including unauthorized use of a vehicle, for attempting to carjack two vehicles and a trash truck in Rosslyn on Friday morning, according to Arlington County Police.

Around 11:30 a.m., a Metro Transit Police Officer was reporting to the Rosslyn Station when he saw Johnson-Crestwell approaching an occupied vehicle at N. Nash Street and Fort Myer Drive. Johnson-Crestwell tried to open the door, but the vehicle's occupant was able to drive off, according to police.

Continuing down Fort Myer Drive, Johnson-Crestwell opened the back door of another vehicle, got inside and started yelling at the driver, who subsequently exited the vehicle, according to police.

Witnessing the incident, the officer ordered Johnson-Crestwell out of the vehicle. When the officer tried to take the suspect into custody, a struggle ensued and Johnson-Crestwell fled on foot, according to police.

The officer chased after the suspect and deployed pepper spray in attempt to stop him. However, Johnson-Crosswell entered an unoccupied trash truck at N. Kent Street and 19th Street N. After Johnson-Crosswell refused commands to exit the truck, the officer discharged his service weapon, striking the suspect, according to police.

The MTPD officer administered lifesaving measures to Johnson-Crosswell until medics arrived. He was then taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for serious injuries. ACPD is investigating the attempted carjackings and the officer-involved shooting.

On Saturday, police charged Johnson-Crosswell with unauthorized use of a vehicle, resisting arrest, obstruction of justice and vehicle trespass. He remains hospitalized in stable condition, according to police.

Anyone whose vehicle may have been entered or who has information about this incident is asked to contact the ACPD’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).