A carjacking defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover on April 23.
Frederick Etheridge, 16, is charged with armed carjacking, two counts of armed robbery and three counts possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.
On May 16, 2024, Etheridge allegedly brandished a firearm at a victim and demanded his vehicle, and the victim complied. On January 3, 2025, Etheridge was said to brandish a firearm at a victim and demanded his car keys and personal property. The attempt to seize the vehicle was unsuccessful, but the personal property was stolen.
During the hearing, Theodore Shaw, Etheridge’s attorney, alerted Judge Glover of his intent to waive his right to a preliminary hearing, and Judge Glover accepted the motion, finding Sharps made the decision knowingly and voluntarily.
Shaw requested the court consider Shaw’s release to home confinement on GPS, citing a limited adult criminal history and strong ties to the community.
The prosecution asked that Etheridge continue to be held in this case, citing strong evidence to counter release and video surveillance.
Judge Glover determined Etheridge should continue to be held. Parties are slated to reconvene May 12.
