Two suspects arrested for 2024 ATV, dirt bike thefts in Chesterfield

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with a pair of thefts that occurred in Chesterfield County last year. Police believe there may be additional victims.

The Chesterfield County Police Department said it arrested two suspects connected to a pair of thefts from 2024, and according to authorities, there may be additional victims out there.

On July 30, 2024, police responded to the 14100 block of Branched Antler Drive for a report of a burglary. Authorities said the victim reported that an unknown suspect had broken into their shed and stolen a dirt bike -- which at the time was listed on Facebook Marketplace to sell.

During the investigation of the July 30 incident, police discovered an ATV theft that took place on Sept. 24, 2024, in the 6800 block of Qualla Road. At the time of this theft, police said the ATV was also listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace.

Following a months-long investigation, Chesterfield police issued numerous search warrants and cooperated with Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office, Louisa County Sheriff's Office, New Kent County Sheriff's Office, Prince William County Police Department and Maryland State Police to locate the suspects.

The suspects, 27-year-old Dimitri Scott Kelley of Spotsylvania and 29-year-old Travaun Christopher Davis of Spotsylvania, were indicted by Chesterfield County Grand Jury on May 19. Both were charged two charged with two counts of grand larceny, two counts of conspiracy to commit grand larceny, two counts of grand larceny with the intent to sell, one count of breaking and entering and one count of conspiracy to commit breaking and entering.

Kelley was served with indictments on May 21, at the Rappahannock Regional Jail in Stafford, where he is currently pending trail on other trials. Davis turned himself in on May 30, at the Chesterfield County Jail.

The investigation determined that the victims in the case were targeted from their Facebook Marketplace listing. According to authorities, after the suspects viewed the listings, they would use basic information on the internet to find the addresses of the victims' to conduct the thefts. Investigators believe that the suspects intent was to sell the stolen items for profit.

Chesterfield police reminds the public to be mindful of what information they are sharing on social media and be aware of potential risks when selling or buying items online.

Police also feel there may be additional victims of the Kelley and Davis' crimes. If you have any information about these incidents, call Chesterfield police at 804-748-1251.