document: 03.27.25 MPD Arrests Suspect in New Jersey Avenue Armed Carjacking

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of Marquis Alston, 19, in connection with an armed carjacking that occurred on Jan. 23 on the 1700 block of New Jersey Avenue, NW. The victim was assaulted by three suspects and had their vehicle stolen at gunpoint while pumping gas. Alston has been charged with Armed Carjacking, and the case remains under investigation.