Kenton Smith : Man Arrested for Stealing Police Cruiser in Fairfax

1. Man arrested for stealing police cruiser and injuring officers in Fairfax chase
2. Suspect apprehended following theft of police cruiser, altercation with officers in Fairfax.

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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A man has been arrested after stealing a Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) cruiser and leading officers on a chase in Fair Oaks on Friday morning.

According to FCPD, the incident took place on Friday, June 21, at around 11:35 a.m., when they received a report of a stolen car near the Fair Oaks Mall.

Upon arrival at the mall, an officer spotted the stolen car parked with three individuals inside. The driver, later identified as 46-year-old Kenton Smith of no fixed address, attempted to walk away from the scene as the officer approached.

As the police tried to apprehend Smith, one of the passengers, identified as 30-year-old Eric Gutierrez from Ashland, allegedly made a daring move. Gutierrez reportedly exited the stolen car and took off in the officer’s unmarked police cruiser.

A brief pursuit ensued as officers tried to stop Gutierrez, who failed to comply with police commands. During the chase, Gutierrez collided with two police cruisers before eventually being apprehended. Both Gutierrez and two officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash.

The third passenger, 28-year-old Natrua Mayfield-Jackson from Maryland, along with Smith, were taken into custody at the Fair Oaks Mall.

Gutierrez was subsequently transported to the Adult Detention Center and charged with two counts of Grand Larceny – Auto Theft, Grand Larceny, and Felony Speed to Elude. He is currently being held without bond.

Mayfield-Jackson was also taken to the Adult Detention Center where she was served with two outstanding warrants. She remains in custody without bond.