Man Charged with Robbery and Abduction

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News Release: 10/182/0019/drg(2)
July 6, 2010

Robbery and Abduction in Rolling Hills

Mount Vernon Police District – A 28-year-old taxi cab driver was robbed at gunpoint, near Richmond Highway and Russell Road. On Thursday, July 1 shortly after 1 a.m., the backseat passenger displayed a handgun and demanded money. The victim handed over an undisclosed amount of cash and was not injured. The suspect exited the cab and fled north across a grocery store parking lot. Witnesses reported seeing the suspect enter a room at the Southern Motel, 8257 Richmond Highway. Patrol officers established a perimeter around the motel and the police helicopter and a K-9 team responded to the area.

The suspect was eventually located and identified as allegedly having committed the robbery.

During this investigation, a 32-year-old, Alexandria-area woman told police she had been abducted by the same man. The suspect had reportedly approached her in front of the 7-Eleven store at 8226 Russell Road earlier that evening. He attempted to engage her in conversation but she walked away. A short time later, the suspect appeared from between two buildings, displayed a handgun, grabbed her by her shoulders, and verbally threatened her. She struggled and was able to free herself and run away. She was not injured and ran to the Southern Motel and made contact with police.

The suspect, James Junior Butler, 20, of Clinton, Maryland was arrested. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged with robbery, abduction, and two counts of the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

James Junior Butler