D.C. Witness

Defense attacks Witnesses’ Credibility in 2013 Homicide Case

Details On June 1, prosecutors called two eyewitnesses and an alleged victim to testify in a 2013 homicide trial. Victor Coley, 60, is charged with first-degree murder while armed premeditated, assault... Read More

Judge Says ‘No’ to Ending Probation in Non-Fatal Shooting Case

By Samantha Keim - June 6, 2023
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details On June 6, Erie English‘s effort to end probation was denied by DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park based on an alleged violation of his release terms. English, 45, was... Read More

Homicide Defendant interrupts Judge in Mental Competency Hearing

Details On June 6, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe ordered an additional mental competency exam for murder defendant Darryl Tompkins. Tompkins, also known as Daryl Thompson, 34, is charged with... Read More

New Status Hearing Set to Determine Murder Trial Date

Details A status hearing on June 5 led to the postponement of a trial date for a 2022 homicide. Devon Edwards, 20, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and possession... Read More

Non-Fatal Shooting Case Dismissed Without Prejudice

Details On June 5, prosecutors moved to dismiss a non-fatal shooting case due to insufficient evidence. Rahman Mills, 30, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and unlawful possession of... Read More

Judge Finds Strong Probable Cause in Murder Case

Details In a June 5 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo found probable cause that a homicide defendant committed murder. Rayvon Slye, 31, is charged with second-degree murder while armed... Read More

Judge Grants Prosecution’s Request to Extend Indictment Deadline in Homicide Case

Details On June 5, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan granted the prosecution’s motion to extend the indictment deadline in a second-degree murder case. Gerald Thomas, 20, is charged with allegedly... Read More

New Counsel Appointed for Defendant in 2021 Murder Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe granted defense attorney’s request for new counsel in a murder case due to attorney scheduling conflicts. The defendant, Aaron A. Jackson, was indicted on... Read More

Document: Arrest Made in a Homicide: 4300 Block of Halley Terrace, Southeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Homicide Branch has arrested and charged 28-year-old Michael Caldwell with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in a fatal stabbing that occurred on... Read More

Document: Homicide: 300 Block of Anacostia Road, Southeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a fatal shooting that occurred on June 4, on the 300 block of Anacostia Road, SE.... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Murder Case

Details On June 2, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun found probable cause a defendant committed murder. George Sydnor, 43, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Father’s Murder

Details On June 2, Christian Arndt pleaded guilty in a 2021 homicide case. Arndt, 30, admitted guilt for his involvement in the murder of his father Donald Arndt, 54, on Jan.... Read More