An armed carjacking in Suitland turned into a cross-county pursuit that ended with a crash, a busted getaway car, and an arrest in Fairfax County. Fairfax County officers say they recovered the stolen vehicle and seized a firearm at the scene, and authorities report the suspect was taken to a hospital with minor injuries before being booked. Detectives from Prince George’s County and Fairfax County are now jointly working the case.
Police: chase began after Suitland carjacking
Prince George's County police told WUSA9 that officers responded to reports of an armed carjacking in Suitland, where a suspect allegedly took off in the victim’s vehicle. Officers began a pursuit that moved out of Prince George’s County and into Fairfax County as the suspect kept going.
How the chase ended in Fairfax
Fairfax County police said their officers joined in once the vehicle crossed into their jurisdiction, and the chase finally ended when the stolen car crashed and became disabled, according to WTOP. Police recovered the stolen vehicle and seized a firearm at the scene. The person arrested was taken to a hospital for minor injuries before being booked, WTOP reported.
Investigators continue to sift evidence
Prince George’s and Fairfax County detectives are now comparing notes and piecing together the full timeline of the carjacking and chase, and police say a firearm was seized during the arrest, according to WTOP. Officials had not released the suspect’s identity or formal charges at the time of reporting.
Local context
The case lands in the middle of ongoing regional concern about carjackings and vehicle thefts. Prince George’s County has reported a drop in carjackings in 2024, but overall violent crime still sits above pre-pandemic levels, The Washington Post reported. Community leaders and police have been rolling out new initiatives aimed at curbing gun crimes and auto thefts as detectives continue their work on this latest case.
What’s next
Authorities say more details will be released as the investigation unfolds, including any formal charges. This story will be updated as departments provide additional information.
