3 adults and 1 minor arrested in connection with armed robbery on Atlantic Avenue

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Four people, including a juvenile, were arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred Thursday.

According to authorities, shortly before 2:30 a.m. on June 13, officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Atlantic Avenue on reports of an armed robbery.

Officers used a license plate reader and traffic cameras during the investigation to identify the location of the suspect vehicle. The vehicle was found in Newport News and four people inside the car were arrested.

Ahmad Goodwin, 27, Zaden McFarland, 19, and Jaheen Tynes, 21, were charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery and use of a firearm to commit a felony. A 17-year-old was also arrested and charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, minor in possession of a firearm and use of mask.

“Using technology such as our extensive citywide camera network, complemented by our recent addition of Flock regional license plate readers, is a force multiplier for the VBPD,” the chief said of the VBPD, Paul Neudigate. “These technologies play a direct role in solving crimes and apprehension of suspects, such as in this crime where they allowed us to apprehend the suspects within hours, confiscate the firearm used and recover the property stolen from our victim. There is no doubt that our increased use of cameras and license plate readers is helping us make the City of Virginia Beach one of the safest large cities in the country.