Carjacking co-defendants pleaded guilty before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur during a hearing on June 25.
Rodre Holloway, 27, and Shani Burriss, 25, were originally charged with three counts of unarmed carjacking for their involvement in two incidents.. The first incident occurred on Aug. 18, 2024, on the 1400 block of Morse Street, SE and the second occurred on Aug. 25, 2024, at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Piney Branch Road, NW.
During the hearing, Holloway’s attorney, Derrick Page, and Burriss’ attorney, Elizabeth Paige White, informed Judge Arthur that Holloway and Burriss accepted a plea deal from prosecutors. They both pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery and two counts of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. In exchange, prosecutors dismissed the carjacking charges.
White requested Burriss’ release and asked Judge Arthur to consider him under the Youth Rehabilitation Act. Judge Arthur denied both requests because of the violent nature of the crimes.
Sentencing is scheduled for Aug.25.
