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Document: MPD Makes Arrest in 2005 Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 53-year-old Michael Wells in connection with a 2005 homicide. On Nov. 24, 2005, Makia Mosby, 23, was found deceased with burns... Read More

Judge Denies Bond for Defendant in Wood Plank Homicide

By Leah Meyer - February 3, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Suspects | Victims |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz denied a homicide defendant’s motion for bond review on Jan. 31. Oliver Gomes, 55, is charged with second degree murder while armed for his... Read More

Judge Revokes Release For Defendant Accused in The Death of 23-Month-Old Son

Details DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz revoked conditions of pre-trial release for a homicide defendant on Jan. 31. JD Wheeler, 26, is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree cruelty to children,... Read More

Parties Deliver Closing Statements in Longstanding Homicide Case

Details Parties delivered closing statements for a homicide trial on Jan. 30, before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman. Ethan Cunningham, 22, is charged with two counts of felony murder while... Read More

Family Member Claims Suspect Confessed to Murder, Earns $25,000 Reward

Details A homicide defendant’s cousin testified that his family member confessed to a killing in a trial before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park, on Jan. 30. Ronald Wallace, 48, and... Read More

Murder Defendant Pleads Not Guilty at Arraignment

By Sophia Gyuk - January 31, 2025
Daily Stories | Homicides | stabbing | Victims |

Details A homicide defendant pleaded not guilty to all arraignment charges before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on Jan. 31. Daniel Chapman, 37, is charged with second-degree murder while armed... Read More

Bench Warrant Issued for Missing Homicide Defendant

Details DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan issued an arrest warrant on Jan. 30 for a homicide defendant whose whereabouts are unknown. Jahi Rapp, 21, and Amarii Fontanelle, 21, are charged... Read More

Homicide Witness Says She Told Shooter, ‘Don’t Do it, Don’t Do it!’

Details A witness told the jury in DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman’s courtroom that she pleaded with a homicide suspect to not shoot her boyfriend, after he had shot their... Read More

DOCUMENT: MPD Investigating Death of Cyclist

By D.C. Witness Staff - January 30, 2025
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Victims |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the investigation into the death of 30-year-old Alexander Nikolenko, a cyclist who succumbed to injuries from a crash on Nov 12 at the intersection... Read More

DOCUMENT: MPD Investigating a Homicide in Southeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a homicide that occurred on Jan 2 in Southeast D.C. The victim, identified as 48-year-old Eugene Jefferson, was found unconscious and... Read More

document: Updated with Video and Photo MPD Investigating Southern Avenue Fatal Hit and Run Crash

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an update on the investigation of a fatal hit and run crash that occurred on Dec. 9 on the 2600 block of Southern Avenue... Read More

DOCUMENT: MPD Investigating Northeast Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Jan 2 in Northeast Washington, D.C. The victim, identified as 24-year-old Corey Ward Jr., was... Read More