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West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigation Division have charged two adults for their involvement in a stolen vehicle case that resulted in a home catching fire.

Through further investigation and the discovery of critical evidence, detectives determined additional suspects involved in the case. As the investigation into Nico Doublet, the individual previously arrested in this case, progressed, evidence emerged indicating that someone was using a stolen credit card associated with the case. This discovery led detectives to further investigate the involvement of other individuals. Detectives obtained home surveillance footage which captured the presence of an unknown man in the vicinity of the incident.

Detectives identified Dwayne Anderson Jr., 23, of Lorton, as the driver of the stolen vehicle that crashed into the home. He has been arrested and charged with Grand Larceny-Auto Theft, Hit and Run Damage to Property over $1,000, and Theft of Credit Card. Anderson is being held at the Adult Detention Center with no bond.

Additionally, Rianna Elliot, 22, of Lorton, was arrested and charged with Credit Card Theft for her involvement in the case. 

After consultation with the Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, all charges were dropped against Nico Doublet.

This case is ongoing and detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call the West Springfield District Station at 703-644-7377 and ask to speak to a detective. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a cash reward. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

Original blog posted on September 7, 2023:

West Springfield Police District – A 32-year-old man was arrested this morning after stealing a car in a Lorton neighborhood then crashing into an electrical box that led to a home catching fire.

Officers responded to the 9300 block of Cumbria Valley Drive in Lorton for a man entering vehicles. Officers parked their cruisers and approached the area on foot. Officers found Nico Anthony Doublet inside a 2020 BMW X3. Doublet ignored the officers’ commands, backed the car out of the driveway and sped off at a high rate of speed. No FCPD officers were in their vehicles when they contacted him and did not pursue him.

Doublet crashed the stolen car into an electrical box in the front yard of a home in the 8400 block of Whitehaven Court. The car became engulfed in flames, which spread to the home. Doublet ran from the car to evade officers. Five individuals in the home were quickly evacuated from the home.

A K9 officer tracked Doublet to a nearby wood line as he was attempting to conceal himself. Doublet refused to follow officers’ directions and was taken into custody with the assistance of a K9. He was taken to the hospital to be treated for a minor injury. Doublet was arrested for Trespassing, Auto Theft, and Hit and Run. He was held on no bond.

Detectives continue to ask anyone in the community to review their surveillance footage. If any items were stolen from your vehicle or are missing, please report to the non-emergency number, 703-691-2131.

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Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web  Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.  

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