Executive Summary
- Incident: A carjacking occurred in the 5900 block of Seminary Road in Bailey’s Crossroads at 1:59 a.m. on February 12.
- Suspect: Peggy Li’Nae Sykes, 28, of Arlington, was arrested and charged with carjacking.
- Police Response: Fairfax County Police utilized a helicopter and Real Time Crime Center data to coordinate with Arlington County Police.
- Outcome: The suspect was apprehended and the vehicle recovered within 50 minutes of the crime.
A 28-year-old Arlington woman has been taken into custody following a carjacking incident in Bailey’s Crossroads that triggered a coordinated response from multiple law enforcement agencies. According to the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), the suspect was apprehended less than an hour after the alleged offense occurred early on February 12.
Officers responded to the 5900 block of Seminary Road at approximately 1:59 a.m. after receiving reports of a carjacking. Police stated that the victim was in his vehicle when a woman approached and requested a ride. When the victim refused, the suspect allegedly opened the car door, forcibly pulled the victim out, and fled the scene in the stolen vehicle.
FCPD mobilized several assets to locate the suspect, including the Fairfax 1 helicopter and the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). A description of the stolen vehicle was broadcast to neighboring jurisdictions to assist in the search. At 2:49 a.m., officers from the Arlington County Police Department located the vehicle within their jurisdiction and took the suspect into custody.
Detectives from the FCPD Major Crimes Bureau identified the suspect as Peggy Li’Nae Sykes, 28, of Arlington. She was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where she was charged with carjacking and held without bond.
Operational Efficiency in Law Enforcement
The swift resolution of this case highlights the increasing reliance on integrated technology and inter-agency cooperation in modern policing. The utilization of the Real Time Crime Center, combined with aerial support and immediate communication with neighboring Arlington County authorities, allowed for the recovery of the vehicle and the apprehension of the suspect within 50 minutes of the initial call. This rapid response is critical in mitigating the public safety risks associated with fleeing suspects involved in violent confrontations.
It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
