DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt heard a homicide defendant officially reject a plea offer during a hearing on March 21.  Thomas Fields Jr., 37, is charged with first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, kidnapping while armed, and three counts of tampering with physical evidence. Read more »

Changes to a homicide defendant’s attorney caused delays in setting a trial date during a status hearing on Feb. Read more »

Ronald B. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a murder case to go to trial in 2023. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a status hearing for a homicide defendant. Read more »

During a preliminary hearing on March 4, an expert witness testified that the murder scene was wiped down and cleaned with bleach before the Metropolitan Police Department was able to search.  Thomas Fields Jr., 36, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the death of 24-year-old Marquita Lucas on the 3700 block of Horner Place, SE on Aug. Read more »

A murder defendant’s appearance was waived at a felony status conference Dec. Read more »

The Metropolitan Police Department have arrested a man for his connection in a homicide that occurred in the summer. Read more »

During an Oct. Read more »

The first homicide of the month came just hours after the sun set on Feb. Read more »