A homicide defendant on release requested to move to North Carolina before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on July 17.
Jeremiah Simms, 26, is charged with felony murder while armed, first-degree premeditated murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, four counts of possession firearm during crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, and destruction of property $1,000 or more, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 44-year-old Erik Mewborn, on Sept. 14, 2024, on the 2200 block of Adams Place, NE. Mewborn sustained one gunshot wound to his head.
Simms’ attorney, Brandi Harden, requested the court alter Simms’ GPS monitoring to North Carolina so he can move in with his girlfriend. Harden explained that Simms’ release conditions of home confinement and GPS monitoring would remain the same.
“He’s shown a pattern that he can comply with court orders,” Harden said. She emphasized that Simms’ compliance has lasted for two years. Harden also explained that he is planning on obtaining employment in North Carolina.
A representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA), present remotely, said they do not normally provide courtesy supervision for situations like this, but if Judge Dayson orders it they will comply.
Judge Dayson allowed the prosecution 14 days to file a written response to Harden’s request before she makes her decision.
Harden also requested Simms’ curfew be lifted which Judge Dayson denied.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Nov. 9.
