Data Archives - D.C. Witness

Everyone Thinks Youth Crime Is Increasing–D.C. Witness Data Shows Why

Details New data from D.C. Witness validates the common public perception that violent crime among youth in the District is increasing. The percentage of homicides and non-fatal shootings perpetrated by youth... Read More

Homicides Rise in DC From September to October

Details As of Nov. 7, D.C. Witness data reports that in October there were 20 homicide incidents and 25 homicide victims in the District. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has arrested... Read More

Bench Warrant Outstanding for Armed Carjacking Defendant

Details DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian alerted the parties on Nov. 8 that a bench warrant, issued on Oct. 9, remains outstanding for an armed carjacking defendant. Peguy Sikadi, is... Read More

Murder Defendant Deemed Mentally Competent After Back-And-Forth Pleas

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt deemed a murder defendant competent to stand trial on Nov. 7, citing a report from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). Niko Hall, 32,... Read More

Prosecutors Question Stabbing Defendant’s Failure to Call Police

Details “You had to stab her to defend yourself … including those seven stab wounds on her back?” the prosecution asked during cross-examination of a stabbing defendant in a Nov. 7... Read More

Post-COVID, Data Shows Plea Offer Acceptances Increased by 92 Percent in 2024

Details D.C. Witness data shows that plea agreements accepted between Jan. 1 and Oct. 12 this year as the pandemic receded, increased by 92 percent, in comparison to Jan. 1 through... Read More

Data Shows 20 Defendants Were Released from April to October

Details D.C. Witness data shows that between April 15 and Oct. 15, 20 defendants were released by the DC Superior Court, including those accused of homicide, carjacking, and stabbings. Many of... Read More

Data Shows 170 Homicides From June of 2023 to June of 2024

Details According to D.C. Witness data, there were 170 homicide incidents and 183 homicide victims between June 2023 and June 2024. In regards to those homicides, 83 arrests have been made.... Read More

Surviving Victims Testify in Homicide, Mass Shooting Trial

Details Two victims testified on Oct. 22 about their persistent fear and anxiety following a mass shooting, before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun. Juan Peterson, 33, is charged with first-degree... Read More

Judge Grants Shooting Prelim Reopening

Details Attorneys representing a shooting defendant filed a successful motion to reopen a preliminary hearing on Oct. 22 before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun. Demarco Hayes, 21, and Donte Bennett,... Read More

Data Shows Violence Interrupter Neighborhoods Still Have Most Homicides

By Jenna Lee [former] - October 23, 2024
Daily Stories | Data | Homicides | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details Neighborhoods with Violence Interrupter programs aimed at curbing the most dangerous crimes still had 60 percent of the District’s homicides and 29 percent of nonfatal shootings between June 2023 and... Read More

Woman Sentenced for 2017 Carjacking

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno sentenced a carjacking defendant, who avoided court for seven years, to two years of incarceration on Oct. 18. On Aug. 12, Lakeesa Cambridge, 37,... Read More