Daily Stories Archives - D.C. Witness

Case Dismissed: Judge Releases Defendant in Nearly 15-Year-Old Homicide Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman granted the prosecution’s motion to dismiss a homicide trial without prejudice on April 18. In a one page ruling, the judge notes, “The Government’s... Read More

Document: Police Investigate Fatal Collision with Elderly Pedestrian

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on April 16 in Southwest D.C. According to court documents, Kathy Turner, a 74-year-old resident, was struck... Read More

Judge Holds Metro Bus Stabbing Suspect

By D.C. Witness Staff - April 18, 2025
Daily Stories | stabbing | Victims |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld denied release on April 15 for a stabbing defendant suffering from medical issues. Ankintola Olowofoyeku, 43, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon... Read More

Judge Considers Release For Domestic Gun Suspect, Pending Another Case

Details At an April 15 hearing, a defense attorney for a domestic violence suspect requested his release. Jamal Davis Hughes, 28, is charged with kidnapping while armed, assault with a dangerous... Read More

Guatemalan Stabbing Defendant Resentenced For Illegally Re-entering the U.S.

By Patrick Hillmeyer - April 18, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing |

Details A stabbing defendant was resentenced before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on April 15 after illegally re-entering the United States following deportation to Guatemala. Edra Marruquern was convicted of... Read More

Defense Challenges Validity of Police Search in a Homicide

By Keirah Chen - April 17, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details The defense filed a motion to suppress evidence found by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in a shooting homicide. The argument was presented in a hearing before DC Superior Court... Read More

Judge Cites Premeditation Evidence in Murder of Sleeping Teen

By Michelle Roldan - April 17, 2025
Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park determined probable cause in a teen homicide, detaining the defendant based on evidence his actions were premeditated. Navar Rogers, 17, is charged with second-degree... Read More

Judge Delays Opening Arguments in Murder Trial

By Michelle Roldan - April 17, 2025
Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park postponed murder trial openings due to scheduling conflicts between parties on April 15. Ranje Reynolds, 27, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and... Read More

Motions Hearing Continues with Questions About Victim’s Alleged Gang Ties Unanswered

Details More questions than answers resulted from litigation in a motions hearing April 15 and 17, continuing the hearing to May and vacating the trial date. Christian Johnson, 34, is charged... Read More

Homicide Defendant Pleads Guilty to Murdering Wife

Details A homicide defendant admitted to killing his wife during a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on April 15. Mario Banegas Deras, 42, was charged with second-degree murder... Read More

Judge Denies Two Motions in Co-Defendant Carjacking Case

By Sophia Cooper - April 17, 2025
Carjacking | Daily Stories | Robbery | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz denied a motion for return of property and a motion for a bond review for carjacking co-defendants during two separate hearings on April 14.... Read More

Two Armed Carjacking Co-defendants Reject Plea Offer

By Brigette Bagley , Becca Parnass - April 17, 2025
Carjacking | Daily Stories |

Details Two co-defendants in an armed carjacking and robbery case rejected a plea offer in an April 15 hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover. Marquis Alston, 19, is charged... Read More