DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur granted a carjacking defendant’s request for release on home confinement on Jan. 21.
Devon Rogers, 27, is charged with armed carjacking, two counts of robbery while armed, and three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in an incident on May 23 on the 800 block of 7th Street, NW.
During the hearing, Bryan Bookhard, Rogers’ attorney, requested Rogers be released on home confinement given that he has been held since May 2025.
Bookhard cited two civilian witnesses who claimed Rogers was not engaged in the crime.
The prosecutor opposed the request, since they claim to have evidence that Rogers was next to the victim’s car an hour after it got stolen. They requested that Rogers remain detained, citing his dangerousness.
However, Judge Arthur sided with the defense, and agreed to release Rogers on home confinement.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on Feb. 11.
