A carjacking defendant facing multiple charges in five incidents rejected another plea offer before DC Superior Court Judith Pipe on March 11.
Kwesi Pyne, 20, is charged with assault with intent to commit robbery while armed, armed carjacking, six counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, two counts of carrying a pistol without license, possession of unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, five counts of robbery while armed, first-degree theft, second-degree theft, destruction of property less than $1,000, unlawful entry of a vehicle, unauthorized use of a vehicle during a crime of violence, and misdemeanor receiving stolen property for his alleged involvement in multiple carjackings.
Pyne is accused in the following incidents:
- Armed carjacking at the 900 block of Randolph Street, NW on Oct. 30, 2023
- Assault with intent to rob at the 3100 block of Mount Pleasant Street, NW Feb. 7, 2024
- Armed robbery at the 3600 block of 16 Street, NW on Feb. 7, 2024
- Theft from auto with gun stolen on Feb. 10, 2024
- Armed robbery at the 3200 block of Mount Pleasant Street, NW on Feb. 12, 2024
According to the prosecution, if Pyne pleaded guilty to two counts of armed robbery, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, lesser charges of assault with intent to commit robbery while armed, robbery while armed, and carrying a pistol without license, they would drop all remaining charges. The prosecution would also drop a separate case and not seek further indictments.
Pyne rejected the offer. He also rejected a plea offer on April 23, 2025.
Pyne’s attorney Bryan Bookhard noted he filed a motion on Sept. 22, 2025 to separate some of the charges for disposition in different trials.
Judge Pipe responded they will discuss the motion at the next hearing, which is scheduled for March 27.
