January 2020 - Page 3 of 7

Details A judge ruled Jan. 24 that the prosecution established probable cause. However, due to issues with a witness’s statements, the judge could not find substantial probability. J’Whan Simpson is charged... Read More

Defense Argues that Investigation by Lead Detective is Insufficient

Details During a motions hearing on Jan. 24, defense counsel questioned a lead detective about his investigation of a murder case. Deon Crowell, 50, is charged with first-degree murder while armed... Read More

Judge Denies Motion to Release Powell Before Trial

Details A judge denied Jan. 24 a defense attorney’s request for a murder defendent to be released prior to his trial. Tyrell Powell, 22, a resident of Southeast, DC, was charged... Read More

Document: Police Investigate Homicide on Sherman Avenue, NW

By D.C. Witness Staff - January 27, 2020
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Victims |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 2900 Block of Sherman Avenue, NW on Jan. 26. According to a press release, officers found 19-year-old Andy Bonilla,... Read More

Document: Homicide on N Street, SW

By D.C. Witness Staff - January 27, 2020
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Victims |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the Unit Block of N Street, SW on Jan. 26 . According to a press release, officers found 36-year-old Eric... Read More

Judge Denies Murder Suspect’s Release from Home Confinement

Details A judge denied Jan. 24 a motion to remove a murder defendant from home confinement. Eric Smith, 20, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvment in... Read More

Prosecution Failed to Comply with Court Order, Defense Says

Details During a mental observation hearing Jan. 24, a defense attorney claimed that the prosecution was not following through on a court order that a DC Superior Court judge issued. Alisa... Read More

Judge Issues Bench Warrant for Murder Defendant

Details After considering release for murder defendant, a DC Superior Court judge ultimately decided to issue a bench warrant for a murder defendant. Gary Proctor, 47, is charged with first-degree murder... Read More

Murder Defendant Claims Remorse Despite Prior Statement

Details During a sentencing Jan. 24, a murder defendant expressed remorse before receiving his sentencing. Donnell Mills, 30, pleaded guilty Oct. 22, 2019, to second-degree murder while armed. He was initially... Read More

Lead Forensic Scientist Fails to Recover all Evidence

Details During day three of a murder trial, the defense said the lead forensic scientist failed to recover a portion of evidence, which was not her first offense of this nature. ... Read More

Prosecution to Produce Missing Discovery Items Days Before Trial

Details During a trial readiness hearing Jan. 23, defense attorneys said they were not given all the evidence from the prosecution, making them unable to be prepared for trial. Keith Archie,... Read More

Jury Selection for 12 Year Old Murder Case Includes Questions About Drugs

Details During jury selection Jan. 23, a DC Superior Court judge interviewed potential jurors on a case that the prosecution theorized was the result of a drug deal gone bad. Mason... Read More

Month: January 2020