Carjacking and Robbery Defendants Waive Rights to DNA Testing

By Thomas Hinton , Belinda Miguel - June 17, 2024
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Co-defendants in a carjacking and robbery case waived their rights to independently test DNA evidence before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on June 17.

Gregory Patterson, 41, and Jimmy Johnson, 43, are charged with unarmed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for their alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on the 1600 block of Kenilworth Avenue, NE, on July 11, 2023. 

Patterson is also charged with robbery in connection to the incident. 

According to court documents, the victim stated that two suspects assaulted him and robbed him of his jewelry before attempting to carjack his vehicle. During the struggle, a gun was allegedly brandished, but never fired. The victim fought back, causing the suspects to run off and allowing the victim to drive himself to a local hospital.  

Camera footage from the area was recovered, which showed what appeared to be a robbery and a still image of the suspect who was later identified as Patterson. 

The victim sustained a large laceration above his left eye, requiring 10 stitches, along with scratches and small lacerations on his right hand.

At the hearing, both Patterson and Johnson waived their rights to independent DNA testing for the evidence the prosecution recovered from the scene including various swabs from the car and a handgun.

Parties are slated to return on July 15.