Attorney Requests Armed Carjacking, Shooting Defendant’s Release

By Marissa Stambaugh - October 3, 2024
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DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe rescheduled an Oct. 2 status hearing amongst miscommunication over the defense’s filing of a motion for a bond review.

Kevin Settles, 37, is charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict, armed carjacking, attempted unarmed carjacking, assault on a police officer while armed, unlawful discharge of a firearm, possession of an unregistered firearm, and carrying a pistol without a license outside of his home or business.

These charges stem from his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 3000 block of B Street, SE, and also the 100th block of Ridge Road, SE, where he allegedly also shot at police. 

Settles’ defense attorney, Brian McDaniel, requested Judge Pipe release Settles, stating he filed a written motion in September. 

However, Judge Pipe and the prosecution said the motion was never filed.

McDaniel stated he would file another as soon as possible.

Judge Pipe ruled she would not make any decision on the request before seeing the motion. Settles’ release would be discussed at another hearing date. 

Court is set to reconvene on Oct. 16.