ACE Detectives Track Down Stolen Vehicle, Arrest Man in Sully

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Sully Police District – Detectives from our Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) Unit have arrested a man after locating a stolen vehicle in Centreville.

On February 5 at 11:15 a.m., ACE detectives responded to the area of Woodmere Drive and Sequoia Farms Drive in Centreville for a reported stolen vehicle. Detectives were alerted by the Prince William County Police Department that a stolen vehicle from their jurisdiction was in the area. Detectives quickly located the vehicle, which was occupied.

The suspect exited the vehicle and fled on foot after noticing the police. After a brief foot pursuit and with the assistance of responding patrol officers, detectives located Marquel Gatling-Bryant, 20, of Woodbridge, and took him into custody. During the foot pursuit, Gatling-Bryant discarded a firearm, which was later recovered by detectives.

Gatling-Bryant was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. He was charged with Grand Larceny Auto Theft, Possession of Machine Guns, three counts of Possession of Burglarious Tools, Larceny, Obstruction of Justice, and Carrying a Loaded Firearm. He is being held on no bond.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about these incidents to call the Sully District Station at 703-814-7000 and ask to speak with 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 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.  

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