February 2020 - Page 6 of 9

Defense Objects to Use of Cellphone Data in Murder Case

Details During a trial readiness hearing on Feb. 7, a defense attorney told a judge that he disagreed with the prosecution using electronic data from a cellphone as evidence in a... Read More

Prosecutor Reveals Who Will Testify at Trial

Details A prosecutor told a judge that he plans to call on specific witnesses to testify in a murder trial. During a trial readiness hearing on Feb. 7, the prosecution told... Read More

Document: Homicide of an Infant in Brentwood

Details The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 1600 block of New York Avenue, NE. According to a press release, officers were notified that 11-month-old Makenzie... Read More

Defense Requests Name of Witness

Details To better prepare arguments for a murder defendant’s defense, a defense attorney requested the name of a witness. Alonzo Lewis is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting 40-year-old Jaquon... Read More

Judge Removes Separation Order Between Murder Defendants

Details A judge ordered Feb. 10 that two murder defendants would no longer have to be separated while in jail. Jolonta Little, 26, and Monte Johnson, 21, are charged with felony... Read More

Document: Traffic Fatality on Southern Avenue, SE

By D.C. Witness Staff - February 10, 2020
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Traffic |

Details On Feb. 8, a pedestrian was killed in a traffic accident on the 1400 block of Southern Avenue, SE. According to a MPD press release, a Chevrolet Malibu was traveling... Read More

Document: Traffic Fatality on Southern Avenue, SE

By D.C. Witness Staff - February 10, 2020
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Traffic |

Details On Feb. 8, a pedestrian was killed in a traffic accident on the 1400 block of Southern Avenue, SE. According to a MPD press release, a Chevrolet Malibu was traveling... Read More

Document: Arrest Made in 2019 Benning Heights Homicide

Details On Jan. 8, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 21-year-old man in connection to a homicide that occurred in the Benning area of Washington, DC. According to a... Read More

Judge Orders New Status Hearing

Details On Feb. 7, A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a new hearing date for a case that involves a fatal shooting. Brandon Wiggins, 22, is charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Case Acquitted: DNA Testing Now Complete, Prosecution Says

Details This case has been acquitted. During a status hearing Feb.7, the prosecution told a judge that a retest of DNA evidence was completed and the results were shared with the... Read More

Murder Defendant Pleads Not Guilty

Details During a felony arraignment Feb 7, a murder defendant pleaded not guilty. Barbara Sanders is charged with second-degree murder while armed with a knife for allegedly stabbing 59-year-old Thurman Knight... Read More

Murder Defendant Pleads Not Guilty

Details During a felony arraignment Feb 7, a murder defendant pleaded not guilty. Barbara Sanders is charged with second-degree murder while armed with a knife for allegedly stabbing 59-year-old Thurman Knight... Read More

Month: February 2020