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WASHINGTON DC– Javon Roach, 20, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 228 months (19 years) in federal prison for his role in a series of violent armed carjackings and robberies that targeted 17 victims across the District in March 2023. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
Roach pleaded guilty in March 2025 to three counts of carjacking and two counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. In addition to the prison term, U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras imposed five years of supervised release.
Violent Crime Spree
According to court records, between March 6 and March 28, 2023, Roach and his co-conspirators committed at least six armed carjackings and five armed robberies, often using firearms—including one with a machine gun conversion device—to threaten, beat, and steal from victims.
- On February 7, Roach assaulted a man inflating his tires in Southwest D.C., stealing his vehicle with the help of accomplices.
- On March 6, Roach and Andre Rushing carjacked a victim at gunpoint outside a pizza restaurant.
- On March 11, Roach committed two carjackings within hours, including the theft of a BMW sedan, later featured on his Instagram.
- On March 16–17, Roach and Rushing robbed a delivery driver and committed multiple armed assaults, including carjackings and thefts from victims at ATMs.
- Between March 25 and 29, Roach and his co-conspirators conducted a series of additional armed robberies and carjackings—including construction workers and drivers—culminating in the theft of an Audi Q5.
Arrest and Firearm Recovery
Roach was arrested on March 30, 2023, after a high-speed chase through Fairfax County, Virginia. When police attempted to stop the stolen Audi, Roach rammed other vehicles, including a police cruiser, before fleeing on foot. Officers apprehended him nearby and recovered a loaded handgun modified with a machine gun conversion device.
Roach later pleaded guilty in Fairfax County to possession of a machine gun and assault on a police officer.
Co-Defendants
- Andre Rushing pleaded guilty on March 17, 2025, to carjacking and brandishing a firearm. Sentencing is pending.
- Dominic Armstrong pleaded guilty on April 10, 2025, to carjacking, Hobbs Act robbery, and brandishing a firearm. Sentencing is also pending.
Investigation and Prosecution
The case was investigated by the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force, Fairfax County Police Department, and the Metropolitan Police Department. Prosecution is being handled by Trial Attorney Gaelin Bernstein and Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrea Duvall.
