Defendant Accepts Guilty Plea in Armed Carjacking

By Richa Sharma [former] , Sonia Vazquez [former] - July 2, 2024
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A defendant pleaded guilty to one count of armed carjacking before DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz on July 1. 

James Borum, 21, was originally charged with three counts of armed carjacking, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, receiving stolen property worth $1,000 or more, and conspiracy for his alleged involvement in three incidents on the 1500 block of 30th Street, NW, the 4700 block of Alton Place, NW, and the 4300 block of Alton Place, NW. The incidents occurred on Jan. 11 and Jan. 12, 2021. 

According to the plea agreement, Borum admitted to one count of armed carjacking of a black Acura MDX on the 4700 block of Alton Place, NW. In exchange, the prosecution agreed to dismiss all other charges.

In a release describing the crimes and conviction, the DC US Attorney’s Office noted, “[O]fficers with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) observed the victim’s vehicle speeding in the 2600 block of Benning Road, NE.  Police requested air support from MPD’s helicopter, Falcon-1, which tracked the victim’s vehicle. [As it] approached the traffic circle located at 1 Municipal Place in Mount Rainier, Maryland, the vehicle struck a utility pole and flipped upside down. Borum exited and ran from the vehicle before being stopped by MPD officers.”

While the mandatory minimum sentence for the defendant is 15 years, Borum could receive up to a maximum of 40 years in prison and a $125,000 fine.

Borum will also be required to serve five years of supervised release and register as a gun offender in the District of Columbia. 

His sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 30.