DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean granted a defense request to remove GPS monitoring for a carjacking defendant on April 3.
Rashid Woods, 30, Travis Morris, 34, James Matheny, 32, and Kanna Bowen, 26, are charged with conspiracy, armed carjacking, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for their alleged involvement in an incident on the 2100 block of Mississippi Avenue, SE on May 30, 2025.
During the hearing, Woods’ attorney, Omar Bississo, asked Judge McLean to remove Woods’ GPS monitor. Bississo argued that Woods was compliant with his release conditions and attended all his court hearings and meetings with the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA). Bississo also mentioned that he is challenged to see evidence of Woods’ involvement in the incident.
According to the prosecutors, there is social media evidence with Woods possessing firearms, Cash App transfers, and messages between the defendants around the time of the incident. The prosecutor asserted that proves a conspiracy among the co-defendants.
The prosecution also mentioned that Woods has a criminal history regarding a separate past case that was dismissed.
Bississo reiterated his belief that the evidence described from prosecutors does not tie Woods to the incident. He emphasized Woods’ compliance and that he never complains about court orders, including reporting to PSA. Bississo added that Woods always arrives to court before him for hearings.
Judge McLean explained that when people are placed on GPS monitoring, they tend to follow the rules and comply with court orders since they are being monitored. She acknowledged Bississo’s argument and noted that PSA has not provided any notice suggesting that Woods failed to comply.
As a result, Judge McLean granted Bississo’s request to remove GPS monitoring. However, she mentioned that if Woods is not compliant with court orders, the GPS monitor will be reinstated.
“Do not make me regret it,” Judge McLean said to Woods.
Judge McLean also granted Bowen’s request for a new attorney.
Parties for all co-defendants are slated to reconvene on April 24.
