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Lucy Orgolini
- October 9, 2024
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DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur gave the defense time to perform independent DNA testing in a kidnapping and carjacking case on Oct. 8.
Winston Timoteo, 26, is charged with armed carjacking, kidnapping while armed, three counts possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with attempt to commit robbery while armed and first-degree theft for his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on the 100 block of 6th Street, NE on Dec. 26, 2023.
According to court documents, Timoteo was pulled over for driving in the wrong direction on a one-way road. A carjacking victim later told police that an individual, later identified as Timoteo, had stolen his car. He also alleged that the defendant had a gun and that he allegedly fled on foot after being approached by an officer.
Timeteo’s attorney, Terrance Austin, told Judge Arthur they were asserting his right to independently test DNA evidence, and required more time to complete the testing, which Judge Arthur allowed.
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