An armed carjacking defendant pleaded not guilty to his indictment charges in a felony arraignment on March 31 before DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean.
Rodale Broadus, 22, is charged with armed carjacking and armed robbery against a transportation provider, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. All charges were allegedly committed during Broadus’ release for a prior offense.
These counts stem from Broadus’ alleged involvement in a carjacking that occurred on the 900 block of 24th Street, NW on Aug. 15, 2024.
During the hearing, Broadus’ attorney, Lauren Morehouse, waived further reading of the indictment, entered a plea of not guilty on her client’s behalf, and asserted Broadus’ constitutional rights to a speedy trial.
Morehouse additionally requested that Broadus’ release conditions be amended to allow him to work at his previous place of employment.
Judge McLean spoke to a Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) officer who appeared via Webex after the hearing, and shortened Broadus’ curfew by two hours, allowing one hour before and after work to allow for travel. Broadus was also instructed to pre-verify his employment hours with his PSA officer.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on May 19.
