PORTSMOUTH POLICE INVESTIGATE CARJACKINGS
UPDATE: 1/31/2022
PORTSMOUTH, VA — Detectives have arrested two suspects and are searching for two others. All four suspects have been identified and charged in connection to all three carjackings.
19-year-old Xavier J. Woodhouse is charged with three counts of Carjacking, two counts of Conspiracy, and three counts of Use of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. He has been arrested.
18-year-old Takki R. Joyner is charged with two counts of Carjacking, two counts of Conspiracy, and two counts of Use of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. He has been arrested.
20-year-old Teon L. Wiggins is currently wanted for two counts of Carjacking, two counts of Conspiracy, and two counts of Use of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
18-year-old Ijai Sherrill is currently wanted for two counts of Carjacking, two counts of Conspiracy, and two counts of Use of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
We want to thank the Virginia Beach Police Department for their assistance in apprehending Woodhouse and Joyner. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Wiggins and Sherrill is urged to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 757–393–8536. Callers can also leave an anonymous tip with the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP or use the Crime Line’s “P3 Tips” app.
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
PORTSMOUTH, VA — Detectives are investigating three separate carjacking incidents. Two appear to be related. All three victims are ride service and food delivery drivers.
On January 30, 2022, around 12:06 a.m., officers were flagged down by an adult male who stated he had been carjacked. The victim stated four occupants were in his vehicle when one of them brandished a firearm and stole the victim’s vehicle near the intersection of High Street and Godwin Street. No injuries were reported, and this vehicle has been recovered.
On January 30, 2022, around 4:55 a.m. officers were flagged down by a second adult male who stated he had just been carjacked. The victim said he was picking up two males from the 900 block of Naval Avenue when they brandished a firearm, robbed him, and stole his vehicle. The stolen vehicle is a burgundy 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV with LYFT stickers on the back window. No injuries were reported, and this vehicle has been recovered.
On January 30, 2022, around 1:15 p.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery to an individual, near the 2500 block of Peach Street. An adult female stated that two males approached her with a firearm and stole her vehicle, while she was making a food delivery. No injuries were reported. The stolen vehicle is a 2018 black four-door Nissan Versa. One suspect is described as wearing a black bubble coat, black pants, white shoes, a pink mask and gloves. The second suspect is described as a male wearing a black bubble coat, black pants, black shoes, and a black mask.
We urge delivery and rideshare drivers who frequent the area to take extra precautions. We suggest that they be mindful of their surroundings and to park in well-lit areas with witnesses present if possible.
Anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 757–393–8536. Callers can also leave an anonymous tip with the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP or use the Crime Line’s “P3 Tips” app. You can also submit information to the Portsmouth Crime Line Website at www.p3tips.com. Crime Line tipsters are never asked to give their name or required to testify in court. If a crime line caller’s tip leads to an arrest, they may be eligible for the recovery of up to $1000.
