May 2023 - Page 2 of 13

Shooting Defendant Denied Release After Waiving Rights to DNA Testing

By Rebecca Connor [former] , Jenna Gainsboro [former] - May 30, 2023
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details At a status hearing on May 30, Tiaquana Chandler, 41, waived her right to independently DNA test items found at the scene of a crime. The defendant has been charged... Read More

Defendant in Gruesome Murder Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ Denying Original Confession

Details On May 30, prosecutors attempted to prove that a murder defendant is a flight risk and potentially dangerous to others at his detention hearing. Lavaughn Barnes, 32, is charged with... Read More

Judge Urges More Rehab for Defendant After Passing Drug Test

By Dayana Coronado [former] , Ayoola Fadahunsi [former] - May 30, 2023
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details On May 30, DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz required a defendant to continue court-sanctioned rehabilitation meetings, despite the defendant’s negative drug test. Keon Mitchell, 25, was charged with carrying... Read More

Document: Suspect Sought in a Homicide: 300 block of M Street, Southwest

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in a homicide that occurred on May 28, on a Metro car, before arriving... Read More

Document: Homicide: Unit block of Mississippi Avenue, Southeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Homicide Branch is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a fatal shooting that occurred on May 28, on the unit block of Mississippi... Read More

Document: Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 2900 Block of Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue, Southeast

By D.C. Witness Staff - May 30, 2023
Daily Stories | Documents | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect-vehicle involved in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on May 27, on the 2900 block... Read More

Document: Traffic Fatality: Intersection of South Capitol Street and N Street, Southeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a traffic fatality that occurred on the intersection of South Capitol Street and N Street, SE,... Read More

Prosecution Says Defense Made ‘Bold Allegations’ in 30-Year-Old Murder Case

Details During a felony arraignment on May 26, the prosecution argued the defense made “bold allegations” claiming the wrongful use of the defendant’s medical records and not providing him adequate healthcare.... Read More

Defendant’s Presence Waived at Status Conference for Murder Charge

Details On May 26, a defendant waived his right to appear at a felony status conference hearing regarding a second-degree murder charge. Sherman Holley, 45, is charged with second-degree murder while... Read More

Document: Homicide: 4000 Block of 4th Street, Southeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Homicide Branch is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on May 27, on the 4000 block of 4th Street,... Read More

Document: Traffic Fatality: 3600 Block of Benning Road, Northeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a traffic fatality that occurred on Sept. 19, 2022, on the 3600 block of Benning Road,... Read More

Document: Updated with Video Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 5000 Block of Kimi Gray Court, Southeast

By D.C. Witness Staff - May 30, 2023
Daily Stories | Documents | Shooting |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect-vehicle that was involved in a non-fatal shooting on May 7, on the 5000 block... Read More

Month: May 2023