DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno denied release for a carjacking defendant who violated his previous release conditions on March 25.
Antoine Johnson, 36, is charged with armed carjacking, assault with a dangerous weapon, and two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in an incident on the 3300 block of 6th Street, SE on July 22, 2024.
According to court documents, the victim was exiting their vehicle when Johnson reportedly approached them from the rear. Johnson then allegedly pointed a gun at the victim’s face before getting in the vehicle and driving off. No injuries were reported.
During the hearing, Johnson’s attorney, Craig Ricard, notified the court that the prosecution extended a global plea offer to his client, which would resolve this case and an unrelated misdemeanor matter. Judge Salerno granted Ricard’s request for more time to send the prosecution a counter offer.
Ricard also requested Judge Salerno release Johnson. Judge Salerno mentioned Johnson failed to appear in court in December 2025 and after the judge issued a bench warrant, it took three months to get Johnson to appear in court.
A representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) also noted Johnson’s multiple release condition violations. They said that Johnson previously tested positive for PCP twice, failed to report for drug testing four times, and didn’t attend his substance abuse program.
As a result of Johnson’s multiple release violations, Judge Salerno declined the defense’s request for release.
Parties are slated to reconvene on April 10.
