The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an update in a 1992 homicide case with the second arrest made. Tyrone Long, 54, of Northwest, was charged with First-Degree Murder for his alleged involvement in the death of 19-year-old Ricardo Burbano, who was found deceased in Hyattsville, MD, after being strangled, stabbed, and suffering blunt force trauma. The first suspect was arrested in 2022, and the case remains under investigation.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Feb. 2 in the 1400 block of Florida Avenue, NE. The victim, identified as 17-year-old Trey’zuan Charles, was initially hospitalized but later succumbed to his injuries on March 17. The incident has been ruled a homicide, and MPD is seeking information to aid in the investigation.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an update regarding a shooting incident on Feb. 23 on the 1300 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW. Two adult male victims were found with gunshot wounds and transported to a local hospital, both conscious and breathing. The MPD is seeking assistance in identifying the suspects captured on surveillance footage related to this incident.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of Kevin Steve Andrade, 34, who allegedly stabbed six people in the Trinidad community on April 3. The incident occurred on the 1200 block of Meigs Place, NE, where Andrade, under the influence of an unknown substance, attacked a female acquaintance and five others. All six victims, including four adult females and two adult males, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Good Samaritans subdued Andrade, who was then taken into custody and charged with six counts of Assault with Intent to Kill.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the recovery of 61 illegal firearms in Washington, D.C., from March 24 to March 31. Arrests were made in connection with these recoveries, including individuals charged with offenses such as carrying a pistol without a license, possession of unregistered firearms, and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Notable arrests include Ray Browne, 22, and a 16-year-old juvenile for multiple charges, and Marquise Allen, 23, and Atiya Primrose, 21, for firearm and controlled substance offenses. The MPD continues to work with the community to reduce crime by removing illegal firearms from the streets.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced a historic reduction in crime for 2024, with a 35% drop in violent crime, including a 32% decrease in homicides and a 39% reduction in robberies. Key initiatives such as Operation THRIVE and the Robbery Suppression Initiative contributed significantly to these declines. The launch of the Real Time Crime Center and technological advancements like a new drone program further enhanced crime prevention efforts. MPD, supported by Mayor Bowser and in collaboration with U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr., aims to continue this progress in 2025 by focusing on accountability for repeat offenders and addressing judicial vacancies.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of Orlando Anderson, 31, who was charged with Second-Degree Murder While Armed in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Feb. 12, 2024, in the 900 block of Shepherd Street, NW. The victim, identified as 32-year-old Jeremy Johnson of Southeast, D.C., was found with life-threatening gunshot wounds and pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on April 5. The victim, identified as 22-year-old Kalyl Young, was found with a gunshot wound on the 700 block of Otis Place, NW, and later pronounced dead at a local hospital. No suspect information is available at this time.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on April 6 in the 4200 block of Dix Street, NE. The victim, identified as 23-year-old DeSean Mackall from Temple Hills, Maryland, was found with gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene. No suspect information is available at this time.
The defense in a murder trial called witnesses on April 7 who say they were stabbed by Delonte King, 34, the ultimate victim. DC Court records indicate King had a lengthy record and a violent past.
The case is being argued before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt.
Demonte Gibson, 27 and Asani Forte, 27, are charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, conspiracy, assault with a dangerous weapon, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and destruction of property for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting and murder of King, which occurred on Nov. 3, 2021, on the 2800 block of 14th Street, NW. Gibson also has an additional charge of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.
Gibson’s defense attorneys, Kevann Gardner and Elizabeth White, called the witnesses to characterize what they say was King’s violent behavior.
One testified about being stabbed multiple times on June 7, 2020, the victim’s birthday. According to the witness, the attack was completely unprovoked and “happened out of nowhere.” The witness did not know the attacker. Later testimony from a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer revealed King as the suspect.
Shortly after, an MPD sergeant testified about two stabbings on June 6 and 7, 2020, deeming King the suspect in both. According to the sergeant, the cases were closed with King’s arrest. During cross-examination, the sergeant confirmed that the victims did not know the suspect and that the MPD sergeant was unable to interview King.
Another officer from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) testified about responding to a stabbing incident in a park in October 2021.
The victim testified that they about being attacked with a knife and stabbed multiple times in the face and upper body, and that the attack was unprovoked and that the victim’s memory of the event was not clouded by drugs or alcohol.
The detective who was in charge of the investigation identified King as their suspect. However, they were unable to interview King before his death.
A review of DC Court records shows that an individual named Delonte Terrell King was the subject of twenty prosecutions between 2004 and 2020. In a 2020 case, King was arrested in connection to stabbing incidents near Howard University. In Feb. 2021 King was sentenced to 24 months for attempted assault with a dangerous weapon some eight months before his murder. A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) confirms that King was the murder victim in the current case.
Parties are slated to reconvene on April 8.
Attorney Kevin O’Sullivan argued that his client Tommy Whack is suffering abuse in the DC Jail,but DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz refused to grant Whack pre-trial release on April 4.
Whack, 35, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of Fasil Teklemariam that occurred on Apr. 5, 2024, on the 1300 block of Peabody Street, NW.
Whack’s attorney, Kevin Patrick O’Sullivan, argued that Whack’s Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amendment rights were being violated during his confinement at the DC Jail. O’Sullivan additionally alleged that certain correctional officers were targeting and threatening Whack for personal reasons.
“As someone who cares about the treatment of people charged with crimes, it makes me unhappy to hear about the treatment in the DC jail,” said Judge Kravitz.
Judge Kravitz ruled that he couldn’t guarantee the safety of the community if he released Whack, due to the violent nature of the crime.
According to Judge Kravitz, DC law prohibits defendants charged with the most serious offenses from being released, even in emergency situations.
Parties are slated to reconvene June 27.
DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz refused to release Rennwel Mantock from the DC Jail on April 4 because of the violent nature of the offense he is alleged to have committed.
Mantock, 30, is indicted on 14 counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, six counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, six counts of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, five counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, one count of unlawful possession of ammunition, one count of possession of an unregistered firearm and one count of carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a mass shooting that occurred on April 26, 2024, on the 1200 block of Connecticut Ave, NW.
Mantock’s attorney, Margaret Anthony, requested more time to discuss with her client whether he wants to independently test the prosecution’s DNA evidence. Judge Kravitz gave the defense 11 more days to consider this decision.
Parties are slated to reconvene April 18.
A murder defendant accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on April 4.
Maurice Jackson, 62, was originally charged with second-degree murder while armed for his involvement in the fatal shooting of Olivia Graves, 24, on Nov. 7, 2024 on the 700 block of Atlantic Street, SE.
During the hearing, Jackson accepted a plea deal which would require him to plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment
There was an assumption that the defendant will have to register as a gun offender in the District of Columbia, due to his use of a firearm during the incident.
The family of the victim was present in the courtroom, and made their opposition to the plea deal known.
Sentencing is scheduled for July 11.
DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz ordered additional mental competency evaluations for a murder defendant on April 4.
Dayshawn Nolan, 22, is charged with second degree murder for his alleged involvement in the death of Antoinette Davis, on July 3, 2022, on the 400 block of Condon Terrace, SE.
A doctor from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) evaluated Nolan on April 1, and was unable to develop an opinion. The recommendation was Nolan be transferred to Saint Elizabeths Hospital for further competency evaluations.
Neither party objected to the recommendation.
Nolan’s attorney, Christen Romero Philips, suggested they set the next hearing date out 45 days to provide enough time for the competency evaluations to be completed. In order to stand trial a person must have the mental capacity to understand the charges against him and participate in his own defense.
Parties are slated to reconvene May 16.
A murder defendant accepted a plea agreement extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on April 4. However, he reserved judgement on the deal.
Antwain Ulmer, 20, is indicted on one count of first-degree murder premeditated while armed, one count of assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and one count of carrying a pistol without a license for his involvement in the fatal shooting of Charles Sullivan, 30, on July 9, 2023 on the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue, NE.
During the hearing, Frances D’Auntuono, Ulmer’s attorney, told Judge Kravitz Ulmer was prepared to accept a plea deal that required him to plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed and assault with a dangerous weapon in exchange for the prosecution dismissing all other charges.
Judge Kravitz doubted that the facts Ulmer acknowledged justified the lesser charges in the plea deal. A revised factual proffer supported the charge of voluntary manslaughter while armed, citing imperfect self defense.
The prosecution stated that if this case had gone to trial, the evidence would have proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Ulmer was responsible for the incident.
Judge Kravitz stated that he has to decide whether or not he’ll accept his guilty plea, and will alert the parties at sentencing.
Parties are slated to reconvene May 16.
