Kidnapping and Carjacking Defendant Will Independently Test DNA Evidence

By Bridget Smith [former] - August 9, 2024
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A carjacking and kidnapping defendant alerted DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur of his intent to independently test DNA evidence recovered at a crime scene, during a hearing on Aug. 9. 

Winston Timoteo, 26, is charged with kidnapping while armed and unarmed carjacking for his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on Dec. 26 on the 1300 block of 4th Street NE. 

According to court documents, Timoteo was pulled over for driving in the wrong direction. Down the street, the victim was on the phone with the police, alerting them that an individual, later identified as Timoteo, had stolen his car and was driving it. He also alleged the defendant had a gun. The defendant fled the scene as an officer approached.

The victim alleged he was approached by two armed individuals as he got in his car for work. They demanded he get in the car and give them money. As they drove, the defendant allegedly demanded the victim jump from the car, and he complied, as per court documents.

During the hearing, Timoteo’s attorney, Terrence Austin, indicated his intention to conduct DNA testing on the victim’s car and an iPhone recovered at the scene. 

The trial is set to begin Sept. 18. 

Parties will reconvene on Aug. 13.