An investigation into a string of carjacking incidents in Roxbury has led to the arrest of an 18-year-old from Quincy. According to Boston Police Department, Jason Douglas was apprehended on Tuesday afternoon with an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Douglas is now facing charges that include carjacking, two counts of attempt to commit a crime, and three counts of threat to commit a crime. He will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.
The sequence of events began on the evening of September 18, when two males reportedly threatened a victim with violence and then forcibly took possession of their car near 58 Annunciation Road. The stolen vehicle was involved in a crash, after which the suspects made their escape on foot. In an attempt to once again unjustly acquire a vehicle, a second carjacking attempt unfolded shortly thereafter near 41 McGreevy Way. According to police, the male suspect was unsuccessful and subsequently fled in an occupied vehicle towards Parker Street.
The arrest concludes efforts by the Fugitive Unit and is part of a larger initiative to address violent street crime in the Roxbury area. Douglas is set to undergo the legal process in Roxbury District Court, although a specific date for the arraignment has not been announced.
