JACKSON, MS : A carjacking and armed robbery suspect is in custody after crashing a carjacked vehicle on April, Tuesday 25th 2017

A carjacking and armed robbery suspect is in custody after crashing a carjacked vehicle.

Police say 20-year-old Jeremy Roberts may be also involved in several other carjackings around the city.

Just after 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jackson Police were called to Jayne Avenue regarding a suspicious gray Dodge Charger.

An officer attempted to stop the car, but the driver noticed the police and tried to flee.

The officer later saw the car around Jayne Avenue near Sanford Street involved in an accident with a small Ford SUV.Both Roberts and the driver of the Ford SUV were injured and transported to UMMC via AMR.

Officer confirmed the Dodge Charger was a carjacked vehicle that had been taken at gunpoint around 11:45 Monday night from the Summer Park Apartments on Chadwick Drive.

The victim was allegedly approached by a suspect armed with a handgun demanding his belongings.

Roberts then fled the scene in the victim’s car.

The car also matched the description of the vehicle involved in an armed robbery of an individual in the area of Bailey Avenue just after 12:30 Tuesday morning.

Roberts was also wanted and had active warrants for his arrest for armed robbery of an individual and auto theft stemming from an incident that occurred on Sunday, April 23 at the Westwood Apartments.

The victim in the April 23 incident was approached by an unidentified suspect armed with a handgun whom robbed her and fled in her black 2014 Hyundai Elantra.

Roberts was later identified as a suspect in this incident.

The Elantra was later recovered and warrants for his arrest were issued.

Officers also found evidence in Roberts's possession possibly linking him to a carjacking and armed robbery that occurred late Monday night at Willow Point Apartments on Glencross Drive.

The victim in this case was approached by an armed suspect demanding her belongings. The suspect robbed her and fled the scene in a Jeep Compass. Officers can’t confirm if this vehicle has been recovered at this time.

Roberts is being treated at UMMC for injuries sustained from this evening’s crash.

Upon his discharge, he faces charges of felony fleeing and aggravated assault stemming from this evening’s incident.

He’s also charged with armed robbery of an individual and auto theft stemming from Sunday morning's incident.

He could also face charges stemming from the crimes mentioned above that he’s suspected of being involved in.

The driver of the Ford SUV is listed in critical condition at UMMC at this time. His identity is not being released.

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Carjacking and armed robbery suspect captured after crash on Jayne Avenue