West Valley City man indicted after alleged carjacking with the victim inside the vehicle

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A felon from West Valley City was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury after he was charged with carjacking a vehicle while the victim was still inside.

Joseph Anthony Kingston, 27, was federally charged with carjacking after an incident that occurred on April 30.

According to court documents, West Valley City Police officers responded to a call asking for help in getting Kingston to leave a residence in West Valley City. Through a local records search, officers discovered that Kingston had an active felony warrant out for his arrest for state charges of robbery, and he was restricted from possessing a weapon.

When officers arrived on scene, they observed Kingston fleeing on foot over the property’s fence. Police searched the surrounding area by drone and K9 officers, but Kingston was not located.

About 20 minutes later, police received a call from an adult man who stated he was the victim of a carjacking. According to the complaint, the man was completing a landscaping job in the area, and when he returned to his work truck, he allegedly found Kingston laying in the back.

The victim stated that Kingston pulled a knife on him, told him “drive” and “go,” and to get Kingston out of the area. Kingston allegedly remained on the truck’s floorboards until they had passed the police.

According to the complaint, the victim drove Kingston to a different area, and Kingston allegedly stole food and medical supplies from the truck before leaving.

West Valley City Police arrested Kingston later that same day after a foot pursuit. He allegedly still had medical supplies from the stolen work truck in his possession when he was arrested.