Defendant Accepts Plea Offer in Domestic Violence Case

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During a felony status conference on April 12, before DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Pasichow, a domestic violence suspect entered a guilty plea.

Ronnie Ray, 37, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault with significant bodily injury for shooting at and beating a woman on Sept. 20, 2022, near the 2400 block of James Bank Road, SE.

Ray shot a weapon but did not injure anybody. He then ran to the victim and hit her in the head repeatedly before assaulting another victim, according to court documents.

The first victim was romantically involved with the defendant and the two share a child who was present during the incident.

Ray pleaded guilty to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon and attempted assault with significant bodily injury.

Defense attorney Darryl Daniels requested the defendant be released, however, the judge denied the motion considering he had just admitted guilt.

The parties are scheduled to return June 23 for a sentencing hearing.

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