Carjacking Defendant Waives Right to Prelim, Denied Release

By Cathy Ochoa - October 31, 2024
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An attorney for a carjacking suspect decided not to argue for his client’s release after he waived a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann on Oct .30. 

Jordan Grice, 17, is charged with armed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for his alleged involvement in three carjackings. 

According to court documents, Grice was allegedly involved in a carjacking incident on Aug. 15 on the 300 block of T Street, NW. The records show a victim left a parked car parked overnight and upon returning in the morning it was gone. 

Woods was also allegedly involved in a carjacking which occurred on Aug. 16 on the 1700 block of 10th Street, NW. According to court documents, the victim was parked on the street when a black SUV pulled up next to him and he was ordered to get out. The stolen vehicle was later found using a hidden Apple Air tag hidden inside. 

Grice is also charged in connection to a carjacking incident that occurred on Aug. 17 on the 1100 block of 6th Street, NW. According to court documents, the victim’s car was parked in the street and he was sitting inside when a SUV pulled up. Then when two armed suspects approached him he fled.

During the hearing, defense counsel Craig Ricard presented a waiver of preliminary hearing on behalf of Grice. Ricard wavered about arguing for his client’s release but abandoned the idea.

The prosecution presented a report by the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA), which they said proves Grice is a danger. Judge Herrmann agreed there were no conditions which could ensure the safety of the community upon his release, and he will continue to be held awaiting his next hearing. 

Parties are scheduled to reconvene Nov. 14.