A carjacking defendant accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno on June 30.
Eric Woods, 18, was initially charged with three counts of armed carjacking, three counts of robbery while armed and three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for his involvement in multiple carjacking incidents in 2024:
- On May 8 at the intersection of 7th and A Streets SE, where a Hyundai Santa Fe was carjacked, and the victims’ belongings stolen.
- On May 13 on the 2100 block of Suiteland Terrace SE, where a Ford and a Cadillac were stolen, and
- On Oct. 11 at the intersection of North Capitol Street and Hanover Place, NW, where another Hyundai was carjacked.
At the hearing, Woods’ attorney, Gregg Baron, alerted Judge Salerno of his intent to accept a deal, which required him to plead guilty to armed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment.
Baron requested Woods undergo a Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA) study, which would assist Judge Salerno’s decision on sentencing him under the YRA. The YRA allows for a young defendant’s conviction to be sealed if they successfully complete all sentencing requirements.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Sept.19.
