October 2021 - D.C. Witness

One Witness Testifies During Murder Trial

Details One witness testified during the third day of a murder trial at the DC Superior Court. Robert Dean, 63, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbing 38-year-old... Read More

Crime Alerts: October 29-30

By D.C. Witness Staff - October 29, 2021
Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out three crime alerts between 9:00 p.m. on Oct. 29 and 9:00 a.m. on Oct. 30. A crime alert was sent out at 9:11... Read More

Trial Schedule for Juvenile Charged in Homicide

Details A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a trial for a juvenile murder case. The defendant is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of Richard Bangura on the 2400 block... Read More

Document: Homicide in Northeast, DC

Details Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a homicide that happened on Oct. 28. According to a press release, at about 12:01 a.m., officers responded to the 600 block of... Read More

Document: Police Release Surveillance Footage in Homicide Investigation

Details Metropolitan Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of an on-duty Special Police Officer on Sept. 21.... Read More

Felony Domestic Violence Case Set for Trial

By D.C. Witness Staff - October 28, 2021
Court | Daily Stories | Domestic Violence | Suspects |

Details A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a felony domestic violence case for trial. The defendant is indicted on charges of malicious disfigurement while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, aggravated... Read More

Defendant’s Murder Charge Dropped Per Plea Deal

Details A co-defendant’s murder charge was dropped as part of a deal he made with prosecutors. Cousins Kurt and Demonte Hewitt were previously charged with second-degree murder while armed in connection... Read More

Several Witnesses Testify at Murder Trial

Details Four witnesses testified during the third day of a murder trial. The defendant, 63-year-old Robert Dean Jr., is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbing 38-year-old Tamiya White... Read More

Crime Alerts: October 27-28

By D.C. Witness Staff - October 28, 2021
Daily Stories | Suspects | Victims |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out one crime alert between 9:00 p.m. on Oct. 27 and 9:00 a.m. on Oct. 28. A crime alert was sent out at 12:57... Read More

Document: Arrest Made in Homicide

Details Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives have made an arrest in relation to a homicide that occurred on Oct. 22. At approximately 9:37 a.m. police responded to the 4900 block of... Read More

Sex Abuse Case Dismissed

Details A DC Superior Court judge granted the prosecution’s motion to dismiss a sex abuse case. The 22-year-old defendant was charged with first-degree sex abuse on Aug. 19. He was accused... Read More

Judge Disqualifies Public Defender Service from Representing Murder Defendant

Details A DC Superior Court judge disqualified the Public Defender Service (PDS) from representing a defendant in a reopened murder case. In 2017, Eugene Burns was convicted of first-degree murder while... Read More

Month: October 2021