Norfolk Man Charged with Carjacking and Armed Robbery in Two Separate Incidents

Trevaughn Porter, 31, of Portsmouth faces ten charges including carjacking and armed burglary linked to robberies at a motel and convenience store in Norfolk, Virginia.

Norfolk detectives charge Portsmouth man in connection with armed robberies at motel and store

Trevaughn Porter, 31, of Portsmouth has been charged in connection with two armed robbery investigations in Norfolk, Virginia, according to norfolk.gov.

The first incident occurred on September 29, at around 8:35 p.m., when officers were flagged down by a citizen near the Econo Lodge at 865 N. Military Hwy. The victim reported that two individuals had approached him at gunpoint and taken several personal belongings, including his vehicle.

A second robbery followed on October 8, at approximately 7:30 a.m., when officers responded to the Tinee Giant store at 123 W. Ocean View Ave. Two people had entered the store armed with a firearm and taken items from the premises.

Porter was taken into custody on October 22 by Norfolk's Special Operations Team in the 100 block of Dupre Avenue. At the time of his arrest, he also had outstanding warrants on file from another jurisdiction.

He now faces ten charges: carjacking, robbery, false identification to police, abduction, use of a firearm, armed burglary, burglary, forgery, credit card larceny, and obstruction of justice.

Porter is currently being held in the Norfolk City Jail with no bond.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip via the P3Tips mobile app.

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