Stafford man, teen charged in attempted carjacking in Central Park

City police spokeswoman Jessica Carter said the alleged incident took place May 24 on Carl D. Silver Parkway in Central Park. A cleanup crew said they were forced out of their vehicle at knifepoint.

By the time Officer MJ Hernandez-Rios responded to the call, the suspects had not taken the vehicle and had fled on foot. Officers surrounded the area and found the suspects hiding in a nearby field.

During the search, Carter said, police learned that one of the suspects had dropped a schoolbag in a large field with thick grass. Police did not initially find the bag, but found it days later during a search involving a drone. Police did not say what was in the bag, but said it contained evidence related to the case.

Joseph Aaron Wells, 21, is charged with carjacking, attempted battery, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and conspiracy. He is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.

The juvenile, who was not named because of her age, is charged with carjacking, trespassing and grand theft.