Defendant in Homicide Case Released Despite New Arrest

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DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied the prosecution’s request to detain a defendant allegedly connected to a homicide, despite his arrest in a new case, during a hearing on June 17.

Rashod Dunbar, 26, is charged with accessory after the fact for his alleged involvement in facilitating a homicide suspect in a shooting that occurred on Feb. 9, 2022 on the 500 block of Division Avenue, NE.

Dunbar allegedly helped Dion Lee, 24, after the fatal shooting of Pamela Thomas, 54, by providing Lee a change of clothes near the 500 block of 50th Place, NE to help Lee disguise.

According to the parties, Dunbar is currently on release, but has failed multiple drugs tests and had other noncompliance issues, including a rearrest.

The prosecution motioned to have Dunbar detained due to his non-compliance.

Instead, Judge Park told Dunbar he will be in 24 hour home confinement, with exceptions to Dunbar’s work schedule which he must prove to the court.

The next hearing is slated for Oct. 3.