Sheriff W.A. “Arnie” Holmes announced that a search warrant was executed on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at a residence located at 11544 Tidewater Trail in Caret.
The search warrant stemmed from an operation where the Fairfax Police Department and the Essex County Sheriff’s Office determined a stolen vehicle was located at the Caret address in Essex County.
The search warrant and investigation were a joint operation with the Fairfax Police Department, the Virginia State Police, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, the Tappahannock Police Department, and the Essex County Sheriff’s Office. As a result of the search, authorities seized six stolen vehicles.
Arrested on scene was Jerry Larnor (DOB 12-21-1980) of Essex County. Larnor was arrested and charged with six counts of receiving stolen property. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges are expected.
Sheriff W. A. “Arnie” Holmes commended his staff and the Fairfax Police Department for their collaborative efforts, stating that the operation successfully recovered six stolen vehicles and dismantled a chop shop operation in Essex County.
