November 2021 - Page 8 of 12

Details Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials have made an arrest in relation to a Nov. 8 homicide. At approximately 8:20 p.m. officers responded to the 1600 block of R Street, SE,... Read More

Homicide Victim’s Mother Voices Frustrations With Court Process During Sentencing

Details The mother of homicide victim Jamaul Crockett voiced frustrations over how her son’s case was handled at the sentencing of the man convicted of killing him. Aaron Jackson, 41, pleaded... Read More

Parties in Sex Abuse Case Prepare for April Trial

Details A sex abuse case is set to go to trial in April. The defendant is charged with two counts of first-degree sex abuse, assault with intent to commit first-degree sex... Read More

More than 20 Witnesses Expected to Testify at Upcoming Murder Trial

Details Editors Note: The defendant in this case has since been acquitted on all counts. Jury selection is underway for Daniel Parker’s murder trial. More than 20 witnesses are expected to... Read More

Crime Alerts: November 8-9

By D.C. Witness Staff - November 9, 2021
Daily Stories |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department(MPD) sent out three crime alerts between 9:00 p.m. on Nov.8 and 9:00 a.m. on Nov. 9. A crime alert was sent out at 9:29 p.m. due... Read More

Jury Selection Continues for Murder Trial

Details Editors Note: The defendant in this case has since been acquitted on all counts. Jury selection continued for a murder trial. The defendant, 33-year-old Dewayne Shorter, is charged with first-degree murder... Read More

DC Police Officer Testifies About Homicide Investigating During Preliminary Hearing

Details A Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective took the witness stand during a hearing to determine if a murder case has enough evidence to go to trial. William Davenport is charged... Read More

Another Hearing Date Set for Sex Abuse Defendant

Details A DC Superior Court judge continued a Nov. 5 hearing for a sex abuse case so an independant expert retained by the prosecution could have more time to go over... Read More

Murder Defendant Ready to Take Plea Deal, Attorney Says

Details A DC Superior Court judge continued a hearing in a murder case to allow for plea discussions. Shaquille Bynum, 19, and Sean Howard, 18, are charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Crime Alerts: November 7-8

By D.C. Witness Staff - November 8, 2021
Court | Daily Stories | Suspects |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out three crime alerts between 9:00 p.m. on Nov. 7 and 9:00 a.m. on Nov. 8. A crime alert was sent out at 9:51... Read More

Document: Two Homicides on November 5

Details Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials are investigating two homicides that occurred on Nov. 5. At approximately 4:58 p.m. officers arrived at the 3500 block of Minnesota Avenue, SE, due to... Read More

Document: November 3 Homicide

By D.C. Witness Staff - November 8, 2021
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials are investigating a homicide that occurred on Nov. 3. At about 2:02 p.m. officers arrived at the 2800 block of 14th Street, NW, due to a... Read More

Month: November 2021