MD Man Faces Multiple Grand Theft Auto Charges In Fairfax

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — Fairfax County Police arrested a Maryland man on multiple felony offenses involving fraudulent purchases of automobiles at dealerships in the City of Fairfax, Tysons, and Chantilly.

An FCPD investigation revealed that in early November 36-year-old Nickolas Mathis of Laurel, Maryland had purchased a 2020 Dodge Charger and two 2015 Mercedes-Benz sedans, worth more than $142,000, from three separate dealerships in the county. Police say that Mathis used stolen identities and fraudulent licenses from New Jersey and Pennsylvania to purchase the vehicles. With the help of other law enforcement agencies, FCPD identified Mathis as a suspect.

City of Fairfax Police responded around 10:06 a.m., on Dec. 31, to the Farrish dealership at 9610 Fairfax Blvd., for the report of a stolen vehicle. An investigation revealed that a man completed an online application on Nov. 6, and was pre-approved to buy a 2016 Mercedes S-Class. Police say the man visited the dealership and provided fraudulent documents and signed a purchase agreement.

On Jan. 27, employees at a Woodbridge dealership recognized Mathis from an FCPD bulletin provided by Prince William County Police. The employees notified police, who arrested Mathis while he was attempting to purchase a vehicle using fraudulent identification.

Mathis was transported to Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where he was served with 13 outstanding warrants for grand larceny auto theft, forgery, and identity theft. City of Fairfax Police also served Mathis with two warrants for grand larceny auto theft and forgery. Further charges will be served by Prince William Police following Mathis' release. He is currently being held without bond.