June 2023 - Page 7 of 16

Homicide Defendant Extradited From El Salvador and Held at DC Jail

Details On June 14, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe ordered that a defendant in a 2014 homicide case be held at the DC Jail pending trial. Marvin Lopez, 43, is... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty in 2022 Shooting Case

Details On June 14, a defendant changed his plea to guilty after a deal was presented by the prosecution in a 2022 non-fatal shooting case. Craig Peacock was charged with assault... Read More

Defendant in a Brutal Murder Case Will Stay in Custody

Details On June 14, a detention hearing was held for Lavaughn Barnes, 33, related to his first-degree murder charge. Barnes is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed for his alleged... Read More

Prosecution Tries to Tie Suspect to Murder and Disappearance

By Hunter Krienke [former] - June 14, 2023
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details On June 14, the lead detective testified about his investigation and interviews with the defendant in a 2010 homicide case. Isaac Moye, 45, is charged with second-degree murder for his... Read More

Medical Testimony About Cause of Death Continues in a Homicide Trial

Details On June 14, medical experts testified about what may have caused the victim’s death in a 2013 homicide case. Victor Coley, 62, was found guilty in 2015 for his involvement... Read More

Jury Delivers Verdicts in Six Defendant Murder Trial

Details On June 13, following a four-month long emotional trial, a 12-person jury delivered verdicts for six murder and conspiracy defendants. Gregory Taylor, 27, Quentin Michals, 25, Qujuan Thomas, 24, Darrise... Read More

Defendant’s Mental Illness is Detailed in Competency Hearing

Details On June 13, cross-examination continued in 57-year-old Joseph Evans’ mental observation hearing, with his competency and diagnosis remaining the focus of discussion. Evans, is charged with kidnapping while armed, first degree... Read More

Document: Arrest Made in a Homicide: 2900 Block of Southern Avenue, Southeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has arrested and charged 46-year-old David Pena with second-degree murder for his alleged involvement in a fatal shooting that occurred on June 12, on the... Read More

Document: Decedent Identified Homicide: 3000 Block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Southeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has identified the victim of a homicide that occurred on June 12 on the 3000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE as 43-year-old... Read More

Judge Sentences 19-Year-Old in Armed Carjacking Case

By Sydnee Bridges [former] - June 13, 2023
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details In a June 13 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park sentenced Cornell Smith, 19, to four years in prison in keeping with a plea deal for an attempt to... Read More

Motion for Dismissal Continues as DNA Evidence is Re-Evaluated

Details On June 13, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan heard arguments from defense attorneys to dismiss a defendant’s charges. Daquan Gray, 21, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Store Shooting

Details On June 13, DC Superior Court Judge Lloyd Nolan found probable cause that a non-fatal shooting defendant committed the crime. 22-year-old Jeniyah Campbell is charged with carrying a pistol without... Read More

Month: June 2023