Carjacking In Groveton Followed By Pursuit, Crash: Police Report

GROVETON, VA — An armed carjacking in Groveton led to a crash and recovery of the vehicle last Saturday, according to the latest Fairfax County Police report.

The carjacking happened around 7:45 a.m. last Saturday in the 3300 block of Southgate Drive. Police say a man displayed a handgun and took the victim's 2020 Toyota Camry. The suspect fled with the vehicle, and the victim was not injured.

The vehicle was tracked on a license plate reader entering Maryland. When the vehicle returned an hour later, officers began a pursuit. The suspect crashed into the jersey wall, disabling the vehicle on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, police say.

Police arrested the suspect, who was not publicly identified in the police report. He was charged with carjacking and additional felonies. Police recovered the handgun during the arrest.

Below are other notable incidents in the Mount Vernon Police District in the weekly crime report. Anyone with information on a case can contact the police non-emergency number at 703-691-2131.

Shooting: 2900 block of Furman Lane, 5/20/22, 9:39 p.m. A man tried to engage the victim in conversation as she entered her apartment building but she ignored him. The man displayed a handgun, shot the victim in the lower body, and ran away. The victim was treated for injuries that were not considered life threatening.

Bank Robbery: 6300 Richmond Highway (Wells Fargo Bank), 5/25/22, 4:43 p.m. A man entered the bank, presented a note to the teller implying he had a weapon and demanded money. The man left the area on foot. No injuries were reported. Officers quickly found the man walking nearby on Richmond Highway. He was arrested and charged with robbery.

Commercial Robbery: 8734 Richmond Highway (Dollar Store), 5/20/22, 12:28 p.m. A man entered the store, displayed a firearm, and took merchandise. He left the store and got into a black sedan that was being driven by another man and drove away. No injuries were reported.