Carjacking Suspect's Release Pending, Co-Defendant Remains at Large

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A shooting defendant appeared before DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean to discuss release for a parole hearing.

Peguy Sikadi, 31, and Lamar Stephens, 37, are charged with armed carjacking, five counts of robbery while armed, five counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, eleven counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for their alleged involvement in a May 26, 2024 carjacking on the 2000 block of 13th Street, NW.

Sikadi failed to appear and is being pursued under a bench warrant.

Stephen’s attorney, Marnitta King, requested his release so that he could attend a US District Court hearing concerning his parole. The judge opted to take the matter under advisement. Judge McLean will issue a decision from chambers next week.

Stephens remains in custody.

Parties are slated to reconvene April 8.

Carjacking Suspect’s Release Pending, Co-Defendant Remains at Large