Annandale Man Arrested After 90-Minute Carjacking Spree; Detectives Seek Additional Witnesses and Victims

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Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are seeking additional witnesses and victims following the apprehension of an Annandale man who committed a carjacking and multiple attempted carjackings all within a span of 90-minutes.

On July 6 around 5:50 p.m., Mount Vernon patrol officers responded to an assault call in the 8600 block of Woodlawn Court in Woodlawn. Once on scene, witnesses advised officers that a suspect had assaulted and attempted to carjack a vehicle from a victim. Several Good Samaritans intervened and detained the man until the officers arrived. Officers arrested Ranzo Johnson, 38, of Annandale.

Detectives determined that earlier in the day, around 4:35 p.m., Johnson carjacked a victim in the 7600 block of Allman Drive in Annandale. The victim was in her vehicle when Johnson approached and pulled her out of the vehicle. Johnson then fled in the victim’s 2021 Black Lexus SUV. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Johnson drove to the 8600 block of Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon where the Lexus became disabled. Johnson attempted to carjack a second vehicle occupied by two victims but was unsuccessful due to several Good Samaritans preventing the theft.  The victims were not injured.

Johnson attempted to flee and carjack a fourth victim in the 8600 block of Woodlawn Court. The Good Samaritans prevented the theft once more, and were able to detain Johnson until police arrived.  The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Johnson was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries that were sustained before police contact. Detectives have obtained warrants for Carjacking, three counts of Attempted Carjacking, and two Assault charges. A mugshot is unavailable at this time.

Detectives urge witnesses or any other victims to come forward and call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 5. 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 and follow the steps to “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.  

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victims are receiving appropriate resources and assistance. 

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