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‘I’ll Lock You Up,’ Says Judge to Homicide Co-Defendant Under Release Scrutiny

By Brigette Bagley - March 31, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt ordered a co-defendant in a homicide to comply with a stay–away order outlined in his monitored release program or face the consequences in a... Read More

Carjacking Defendant Evaluated for Trial Competence

By Laura Berol - March 31, 2025
Carjacking | Court | Daily Stories | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld granted Todd Baldwin’s request on March 31 that his client, Derrick Curtis, receive a forensic competency evaluation to determine his mental status. Curtis, 22,... Read More

Expert Testimony Continues in Non-Fatal Shooting Trial

By Elizabeth Price - March 28, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson and the jury continued to hear testimony in a non-fatal shooting and assault trial on March 27. Roger Jones, 42, is charged with assault... Read More

Defendant in Non-Fatal Shooting Case Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison

By Becca Parnass - March 28, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details A defendant was sentenced in a non-fatal shooting case before Judge Andrea Hertzfeld on March 25. Stephan Ombolo, 27, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a... Read More

Judge Denies Release Modification for Carjacking Defendant

By Brigette Bagley - March 28, 2025
Carjacking | Court | Daily Stories | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld denied release modification for a carjacking defendant in a March 26 hearing. Dale Benjamin, 37, is charged with armed carjacking and possession of a... Read More

WItness Unavailability Causes Delay in Shooting Trial

By John Battistelli - March 28, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details A non-fatal shooting trial scheduled to begin on March 27 has been postponed by DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur after both parties expressed issues with witnesses. Marvin Smith, 32,... Read More

Prosecution Moves to Get Statement Admitted As Evidence in Murder Trial

Details A murder trial was delayed March 27, as the parties spent time litigating a statement made by the recently severed defendant, Tre’Quan Nelson, 25, before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey... Read More

Stabbing Defendant Accepts Plea Deal

By Rebbeca Haghnegahdar - March 28, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Details A defendant in a stabbing case pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in front of DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on March 26. Dayon Pratt, 31, was... Read More

‘I Went From Pro Athlete to Paraplegic,’ Says Victim

Details The victim of a non-fatal shooting testified that he anticipated becoming a professional football athlete prior to the incident that left him as a paraplegic during a trial before DC... Read More

Homicide Defendant’s Roommate Says She Reported Him to Police

Details A homicide defendant’s roommate testified on March 25 that she reported him to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) after seeing him on a lookout image. Deonte Patterson, 29, is charged... Read More

Judge Grants Special Release for Stabbing Defendant Despite Prosecution’s Objection

By Patrick Hillmeyer - March 27, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Deborah Israel granted a stabbing defendant’s request for release under special conditions despite objection from the prosecution on March 26. Michael Burke, 45, is charged with... Read More

Shooting Victim Has Proof Child’s Mother Shot Him, Detective Says

Details DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson heard testimony from a detective regarding the victim’s recollection of a shooting incident during a March 21 hearing. Tyshay Moore, 27, and Javonee Jackson,... Read More