Carjacking Defendant Waives Right to Prelim Hearing

By Joseph Wolf - October 31, 2024
Daily Stories | Suspects |

A carjacking defendant waived his preliminary hearing in front of DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann on Oct. 29, and parties alerted her they are in plea negotiations.

Donovan Adams, 30, is charged with robbery while armed, unarmed carjacking, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for an incident that transpired on Sept. 27. The carjacking took place on the 2300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, and there were no injuries.

According to court documents, Adams was apprehended on the 3700 block of Minnesota Avenue the same day. In a search, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers allegedly found keys to a stolen Mercedes Benz vehicle and credit/debit cards belonging to the victim. 

During the hearing, Alvin Thomas Jr., Adams’ attorney, alerted the court of his intent to waive his preliminary hearing, and is participating in plea negotiations with the prosecution. 

The prosecution meanwhile requested Adams be detained, arguing that he remains a danger to the community. According to the prosecution, Adams has two convictions stemming from gun crimes.

Judge Herrmann held the defendant, citing there were no conditions that could be set to ensure the safety of the community or that he would return to court.

Parties are slated to reconvene on Nov. 6.