March 2024 - D.C. Witness

Non-Fatal Shooting and Carjacking Defendant Sentenced to Seven Years

Details On March 29, DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park sentenced a non-fatal shooting and carjacking defendant to seven years of incarceration. Antwann Carter, 26, was originally charged with assault with... Read More

Victim Testifies in Non-Fatal Shooting Incident Started by a Milk Crate

By Ashley Drazka [former] , Phillip Lopez [former] - March 30, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details On March 28, prosecutors called three witnesses to testify against a non-fatal shooting defendant in front of DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld. Diandre Caesar, 29, is charged with three... Read More

Judge Sentences Non-fatal Shooting Defendant to Five Years

By Mona Walls [former] , Grace Nardei [former] - March 29, 2024
Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details On March 29, DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur sentenced a non-fatal shooting defendant to five years of incarceration for his involvement in a traffic incident that resulted in a... Read More

Judge Allows Prosecutors to Display Tattoos Identifying Homicide Defendant

Details On March 29, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan ruled on defense motions to exclude photo and text evidence from a homicide defendant’s trial. Oscar Ramos, 34, is charged with... Read More

Judge Delays Ruling on Severance Motion in Co-Defendant Shooting Case

Details On March 29, Dc Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe requested more time to consider a shooting defendant’s motion to sever from his co-defendant. Jonah Harris, 47, and Gerald Jones-Hall, 24,... Read More

Defense Questions Handling of Evidence in 2020 Homicide Trial

Details On March 28, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt heard testimony from a forensic analyst and a firearms expert about evidence related to a 2020 homicide case. Koran Jackson, 23,... Read More

Homicide and Non-Fatal Stabbing Defendant Accepts Plea Agreement

Details On March 25, a homicide defendant accepted a plea agreement in a homicide extended by prosecutors in front of DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe. Joseph Melton, 54, was originally... Read More

Document: MPD Seeking Suspects in Northwest Homicide

By D.C. Witness Staff - March 29, 2024
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Shooting |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are searching for the suspects involved in a fatal shooting during an armed robbery of a business that occurred onMarch 27 on the 5100 block... Read More

Witness Testifies a Homicide Defendant ‘Created a Girl Page’ to Stalk his Victim

By Mia Febles [former] - March 28, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details On March 28, a homicide defendant’s ex-coworker testified about the suspect’s alleged gang involvement before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan. Oscar Ramos, 34, is charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Prosecution Suggests ‘Catfishing’ Ploy in 2015 Murder Case

By Rohan Naval [former] - March 28, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting |

Details On March 27, opening statements in a murder case suggested a possible “catfishing” ploy to track and trap a murder victim. Such schemes aim to entice gullible individuals into romantic... Read More

Judge Holds Shooting Suspect Accused in Traffic Melee

Details On March 26, DC Superior Judge Renee Raymond found probable cause, agreeing with the prosecution, to hold a non-fatal shooting defendant for his alleged involvement in a traffic dispute. Adrian... Read More

Preliminary Hearing Delayed Due to Plea Offer in Shooting Case

Details On March 28, in what was supposed to be a preliminary hearing, the prosecution offered a non-fatal shooting defendant a plea deal, before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe. Anthony... Read More

Month: March 2024