Executive Summary
- Incident: Police responded to an armed carjacking on Little River Turnpike on Jan. 11.
- Suspects: Harold Isaias Alvarado Vigil, 19, and a 17-year-old male were taken into custody.
- Details: The victim reported being threatened with a gun by a known passenger during an argument.
- Pursuit: Officers located the vehicle nearby and apprehended the suspects after a short chase.
Fairfax County police have arrested two individuals, including a teenager, following an investigation into an armed carjacking reported early Saturday morning in Annandale, Virginia. The incident, which involved a brief police pursuit, resulted in charges against a 19-year-old man and pending petitions against a juvenile.
Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) responded to the 7400 block of Little River Turnpike around 1:45 a.m. on January 11. According to the police report, the victim alleged that a known acquaintance, who was a passenger in the vehicle at the time, brandished a firearm during an argument. The suspect then reportedly demanded the victim exit the vehicle before fleeing the scene.
Law enforcement located the stolen vehicle in the vicinity shortly after the initial call. Following a short chase, officers successfully apprehended 19-year-old Harold Isaias Alvarado Vigil of Annandale and a 17-year-old male. FCPD officials stated that the juvenile suspect was operating the vehicle at the time of the arrest.
Authorities have charged Alvarado Vigil with carjacking, and he is currently being held without bond. Police indicated that petitions for eluding law enforcement and driving without a license are expected to be filed against the 17-year-old driver.
Procedural Next Steps
As the investigation proceeds, detectives are asking anyone with further information to contact the Fairfax County Police Department. This case highlights the rapid deployment of resources in response to violent felonies involving firearms within the county. It is important to note that all individuals, including the suspects named in this report, are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
