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By
Lauren Andreala
- September 25, 2024
Carjacking
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Daily Stories
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Suspects
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On Sept. 25, DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Pasichow delayed a carjacking defendant’s sentencing after his defense attorney requested additional time to review the pre-sentencing recommendation report.
On July 17, Guilbert Rojas Villarroel, 40, pleaded guilty to robbery threatening to kidnap or injure a person, and first-degree theft, for his involvement in a carjacking incident that occurred Sept. 9, 2023 on the 2100 block of K Street, NW. No injuries were reported.
According to court documents, a driver was picking up an Uber Eats order when the defendant took over the driver’s seat with the owner’s brother in the passenger seat. Then, the defendant allegedly made threats to kill the car owner’s brother if he were to try and contact emergency services or the authorities.
Villarroels’ attorney, Chris Mutimer, made the postponement request.
Parties set to reconvene on Nov. 13.