Co-Defendants Found Guilty of Assault in Armed Carjacking Trial

By Lucy Orgolini - October 9, 2024
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A jury in DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur’s courtroom partially convicted two co-defendants on Oct. 8 for their involvement in a carjacking incident 

Gregory Patterson, 41, and Jimmy Johnson, 43, were charged with armed carjacking, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, robbery while armed, and assault with significant bodily injury for their alleged involvement in a carjacking that occurred on the 1600 block of Kenilworth Avenue, NE on July 11, 2023. 

During the trial, the prosecution alleged that Johnson and Patterson worked together along with two additional masked individuals to assault, rob, and attempt to carjack the victim while armed. Patterson’s defense attorney, Alvin Thomas, stated that while he was involved in a physical altercation with the victim, that was the extent of his participation.

Johnson’s defense attorney, Joseph McCoy, argued that he had no criminal involvement in the matter and was instead trying to help the victim. The victim’s testimony, in which he stated he remembers Johnson helping him and telling others to leave him alone, corroborated the claim. 

The jury delivered their verdict and found them both guilty of assault with significant bodily injury and not guilty of all other charges. Judge Arthur accepted the verdict and set the matter for sentencing. 

Their sentencing hearing is set for Dec. 12.