Suspects 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

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

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

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

Victim’s Former Girlfriend Raises Possible Homicide Motive

Details A fatal shooting victim’s girlfriend told a jury and DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan that the victim had killed someone the defendant knew during a trial on April 15.... Read More

Stabbing Defendant Non-Compliant Says Court

By Keirah Chen - April 17, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Details A stabbing defendant appeared in front of DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean for reportedly violating the conditions of his supervised release on April 15. Gregory Edmonds, 34, is charged... Read More

Prosecution Won’t Hold Mass Shooting Suspect as Investigation Continues

Details A homicide defendant, held for his alleged involvement in a mass shooting, was permitted pre-trial release before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on April 14. Antwan Shelton, 41, is... Read More

18-Year-Old Carjacking Defendant Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

By Keirah Chen - April 15, 2025
Carjacking | Court | Daily Stories | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park sentenced a carjacking defendant to 72 months of incarceration at a hearing on April 11. Austin Marion, 18, and Jacorri Stroman, 19, are charged... Read More

Judge Denies New Attorney, Withdrawal of DNA Waiver in a Homicide

Details D.C. Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson denied a homicide defendant’s motions for new counsel and to withdraw a DNA testing waiver on April 14. Kevin Singletary, 47, is charged with... Read More

Judge Holds Carjacking Defendant Accused of Assaulting Senior Citizen

By Michelle Roldan - April 15, 2025
Carjacking | Daily Stories | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover agreed with the prosecution and denied the defense’s request for the release of a carjacking defendant. Vicent A. Atchison, 58, is charged with unarmed... Read More