A defendant charged in a carjacking case waived his right to a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Dorsey Jones on Feb. 10.
Damarco Jackson, 20, is charged with armed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the following incidents in a two day spree:
- Stealing a vehicle on March 12, 2025 on the 4600 block of Livingston Road, SE,
- An armed carjacking on March 13, 2025 on the 1800 block of Varnum Street, NE,
- Stealing a vehicle on March 13, 2025 on the 2300 block of Ainger Place, SE,
- Two armed robberies on March 13, 2025 at the intersection of Oklahoma Avenue and E Street, NE and on the 400 block of 21st Street, NE.
At the hearing, Jackson’s attorney, Quiana Harris, informed parties her client signed a waiver of his right to a preliminary hearing. Judge Jones ensured Jackson’s waiver was knowing and voluntary.
Harris then asked Judge Jones to release Jackson in this matter, although Jackson is currently serving a sentence for an unrelated case.
The prosecution objected to this request because they wanted to ensure Jackson would remain held in DC and not transferred to another jurisdiction. Judge Jones agreed with prosecutors, and maintained Jackson’s hold.
Harris also stated that the defense planned to engage in plea negotiations with the prosecution before the next hearing.
The parties are slated to reconvene on March 18.
