The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of Miquel Beasley, 22, of Bryans Road, MD, in connection with an armed carjacking that occurred on March 22, 2024, in the 3900 block of 1st Street, SE. Beasley allegedly brandished a handgun and forced the victim to exit their vehicle before fleeing in it. He was charged with Armed Carjacking (Gun) and Failure to Appear.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an investigation into a shooting involving an off-duty detective that occurred on March 1 in Southeast Washington, DC. The incident followed a traffic crash on the 1800 block of Potomac Avenue, SE, where an altercation led the detective to fire his service weapon, injuring the other driver, who survived with non-life-threatening injuries. The detective has been placed on administrative leave, and the case is under investigation by the Internal Affairs Bureau and the District Investigations Division.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of Elijah Washington, 18, who has been charged with First Degree Murder while Armed in connection to a fatal shooting on Sept. 15, 2024. The incident occurred inside a residence on the 2300 block of Marion Barry Avenue, SE, where 36-year-old David Washington was found deceased. Elijah Washington, who was a juvenile at the time of the offense, was arrested on March 26, 2025.
A stabbing defendant pleaded not guilty to all indictment charges before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on April 4.
James Callen, 41, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, and four counts of felony contempt for his alleged involvement in a July 13, 2024, non-fatal stabbing incident on the 1600 block of Morris Road, SE. One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
All assault charges have an aggravating circumstance of allegedly being committed during release.
During the hearing, Alvin Thomas, Callen’s attorney, alerted Judge Brandt of his intent to plead not guilty to the eight charges. Parties agreed to a trial date of Sept. 2.
In preparation for the trial, Callen also waived his right to the Innocence Protection Act (IPA), which ensures the preservation of evidence and grants defendants the right to independently test DNA evidence to support claims of innocence.
Thomas also said he intends to add a co-counsel to the case, which was granted by Judge Brandt.
This addition of counsel could delay the trial – Judge Brandt stated she will be prepared to vacate the date and set an interim hearing depending on the new attorney’s availability.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Aug. 18.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of two suspects involved in armed carjackings in Washington, D.C. On March 25, an attempted carjacking occurred on 7th Street, NE, where the suspects failed to steal the vehicle but took the victim’s property. On March 26, a successful carjacking took place on Fort Lincoln Drive, NE. MPD’s helicopter tracked the stolen vehicle, leading to the arrest of alleged suspect Jamari Robinson, 18, and a 16-year-old juvenile. Both face charges of Armed Carjacking (Gun), and the stolen vehicle, property, and a handgun were recovered.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of Marquis Alston, 19, in connection with an armed carjacking that occurred on Jan. 23 on the 1700 block of New Jersey Avenue, NW. The victim was assaulted by three suspects and had their vehicle stolen at gunpoint while pumping gas. Alston has been charged with Armed Carjacking, and the case remains under investigation.
A defendant was deemed mentally competent to stand trial before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt in a hearing on April 4.
Santos Duarte, 25, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on July 5 at a restaurant and bar on the 3500 block of 14th Street, NW. One victim, the owner of the restaurant, suffered a gunshot wound to the leg.
Duarte was deemed competent to understand a trial proceeding by a DC Department of Behavior Health (DBH) representative, with no objections by the counsel or court.
Camille Wagner, Duarte’s attorney, informed the court that her client would likely enter into a plea agreement in the coming weeks. Terms of the agreement were unspecified.
Judge Brandt allowed Wagner time to discuss the plea deal with her client, which would require her to go in-person to the DC jail.
Parties are slated to reconvene on April 25.
A stabbing defendant was denied release by DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on April 7, after his attorney argued the prosecution failed to establish probable cause in the case.
Charles Proctor, 45, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that left an individual injured on Feb. 20 at the unit block of Danbury Street, SW. The victim sustained injuries to his upper right arm and the right side of his back.
In court, Destiny Fullwood-Singh, Proctor’s attorney, claimed the victim does not have a reliable memory. She called a defense team investigator who spoke with the victim about what happened.
According to the investigator, the victim stated that Proctor choked him with his bare hands prior to the stabbing. Fullwood-Singh stated that this information was not relayed police.
The investigator also asked the victim whether he remembers allegedly spraying Proctor with an unknown substance, to which he replied he did not remember. Fullwood-Singh argued that Proctor had the jacket with the substance on it at the time of arrest, however it was not taken into evidence.
“I thought there was gonna be some evidence here,” Judge Pipe stated. She stated that when she had agreed to reopen the preliminary hearing it was her understanding that Fullwood-Singh would argue for self-defense case, not contest probable cause.
Fullwood-Singh requested release on electronic monitoring for Proctor despite a murder conviction in 2004. She stated that since that prior conviction, Proctor has had no criminal contact, secured housing, secured multiple jobs, and fulfilled all of his conditions of release. She also highlighted the weakness of the prosecution’s case.
“I ask that you base your judgement on this new individual standing in front of you,” Proctor begged Judge Pipe.
Judge Pipe admitted that the evidence in this case isn’t particularly strong, however, she said it’s still good enough to prove probable cause, citing the victim’s multiple stab wounds. She stated that she takes repeat offenders in a crime of violence very seriously, denying the motion for release.
Parties are slated to reconvene May 30.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on April 5 in the 900 block of Mount Olivet Road, NE. The victim, identified as 55-year-old Maurice Tyner, was initially found conscious and breathing but later succumbed to his injuries on April 6. No suspect information has been released.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on April 5 in the 1100 block of Eastern Avenue, NE. The victim, identified as 48-year-old DiCarlo Dickerson of Northeast, D.C., was found with gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on March 27 in the 2800 block of 1st Street, SE. The victim, identified as 29-year-old Benjamin Mingo of Northeast, DC, was found with a life-threatening gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased despite life-saving efforts.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are seeking public assistance in identifying suspects involved in an armed carjacking in the Navy Yard area on March 25. The suspects first attempted to carjack a victim on the 400 block of K Street, SE, but fled when the victim sought help. They then successfully carjacked a second victim at the intersection of 3rd Street and K Street, SE, after displaying a handgun. Surveillance footage of the suspects is available to aid in their identification.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are seeking assistance in locating multiple suspects and a vehicle involved in a shooting on March 28 in the 3200 block of 23rd Street, SE. Three victims, two adult males and one adult female, were found conscious with gunshot wounds and transported to hospitals. Surveillance cameras captured images of one suspect and the vehicle involved.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of Ricky Camacho, 45, in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred on March 31 in the 1100 block of F Street, NW. Camacho, who has no fixed address, allegedly approached and stabbed the victim, who sustained minor injuries and was treated at a hospital. Camacho has been charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).
The defendant in a homicide told DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan that he wished to test DNA evidence related to his case on April 3.
Angel Monge, 52, also known as Alex Lobos and Alex Villalobos, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the killing of 49-year-old Matias Molina on Sept. 1, 2013 at the intersection of Beach Drive and Joyce Road, NW.
According to documents from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) the United States Park Police were notified of a body found on the bank of Rock Creek, where they located Molina suffering from multiple stab wounds.
Monge’s attorney, Joseph Yarbough, told the court that Monge would be asserting his right to independently test DNA evidence related to the case.
Both parties have questions about the evidence since the incident was almost 12 years ago, and the prosecution’s working closely with the Department of Forensic Science (DFS) to figure out what evidence is available and its condition.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Aug. 15.
