The Metropolitan Police Department's Carjacking Task Force, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington Field Office, announce two arrests have been made in an armed kidnapping that occurred in Northwest, DC.
On Sunday, February 25, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., the victim arranged to meet with the suspect, using social media, to sell items to the suspect. The victim and suspect agreed to meet at 25th Street and L Street, Northwest. When the victim arrived, the suspects exited a vehicle and brandished handguns. The suspects forced him into his own vehicle. The suspects drove the victim to his residence in McLean, Virginia, where they took money and property from the victim. The victim was then driven to District Heights, Maryland, where the suspects fled the scene. The victim was able to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department.
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, pursuant to US District Court indictments, 30-year-old Timothy Williams, of Camp Springs, MD, and 30-year-old Jaevonn Archer of Capitol Heights, MD, were arrested and charged with Armed Kidnapping.
This offense remains under investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department with the assistance of the Arlington County Police Department, Fairfax County Police Department, Prince George’s County Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
CCN: 24029168
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