Carjacking and Robbery Defendant Offered Plea Deal But Not Release

By Emily Reed , Adrianna Bhan - June 11, 2024
Carjacking | Robbery |

In a June 11 hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro, a defendant in a carjacking and robbery case discussed a plea deal but remains held.

Michael Allen Hines, 36, is charged with unarmed carjacking for his alleged involvement in a carjacking incident that occurred on March 28 at a gas station on the 900 block of Brentwood Road, NE. 

He is also charged with armed robbery for his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on March 22 at a gas station on the 400 block of Rhode Island Avenue, NE. 

According to eyewitness and police statements, the suspect–later identified as Hines in both incidents– initially asked the victims for cash before escalating the situation. 

The prosecution says, the suspect choked the victim in the carjacking and threatened the robbery victim with a knife. Hines was identified by police as being allegedly involved in two other robberies as well.

The prosecution alerted Judge Di Toro that they had extended a deal, which required Hines to plead guilty to carjacking, three counts of robbery, as well as indecent exposure and lewd acts, in an unrelated matter. If Hines pleads guilty, the prosecution will not seek an indictment.

Defense attorney Adam Harris asked for additional time to review the plea deal and discuss it with Hines.

Hines then presented a letter he wrote to Judge Di Toro requesting his release. However, Judge Di Toro denied the request. 

Parties are slated to return July 10.