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By
Maggie Rhoads [former]
- August 16, 2024
Carjacking
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The prosecution set a deadline for a plea offer pending since April for a carjacking defendant.
Jaleel Fowler, 26, is charged with unarmed carjacking for his alleged involvement in an incident occurring on Dec. 15, 2023, on the 2700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE.
During the Aug. 15 hearing, Fowler’s defense attorney, Raymond Jones, said they need more time to decide on the deal because Fowler is facing additional charges,
In addition to the carjacking, he allegedly took part in a non-fatal shooting incident on Dec. 8, 2023, on the 3700 block of Georgia Avenue, NW, at the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro station. He has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for that incident.
One individual sustained life-threatening injuries during the attack which required hospitalization.
The prosecution told DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno that the April plea offer will expire on Sept. 16.
According to court documents, Fowler allegedly pointed a gun at the victim in the carjacking incident before stealing his car. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers did not arrest Fowler until March 6.
Parties are set to reconvene on Sept. 16.