A homicide defendant’s request to terminate his GPS tracking was denied by DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park during a hearing on Sept. 5.
Charles Haythe, 34, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, carrying a dangerous weapon outside a home or business, and possession of a prohibited weapon for his alleged involvement in the Oct. 25, 2021 fatal stabbing of 26-year-old Aaron Langford on the 1600 block of 18th Street, SE.
During the hearing, defense attorneys Michelle Lockard and Julie Swaney argued a motion to modify Haythe’s release conditions. They requested the removal of Haythe’s GPS monitoring because of his exemplary compliance and argued he is no longer a danger to the community.
The prosecution claimed that the severity of the charges warrants Haythe’s continuedsurveillance by GPS monoitoring to ensure the safety of the community.
Jude Park denied this motion because the only condition that has changed, since beginning GPS tracking, is his compliance. The judge said the severity of the crime warrants continued GPS monitoring.
The parties are slated to reconvene on Oct. 3 for a status hearing.
