Document: Police Announce Arrest in February Homicide

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The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 36-year-old man Feb. 19 in connection to a homicide.

Morris Kenya Harley is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged role in the death of 35-year-old Daniel Olaya on the 1900 block of 4th Street, NW on Feb. 5.

Harley was presented in court Feb. 20. He is being held without bond.

According to a press release, Olaya and Harley were involved in a verbal altercation, which escalated when Harley reportedly struck Olaya with his vehicle. Apparently, Harley fled the scene.

Harley is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on March 1.


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