The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the death of 1-year-old Journee Moore, that took place on Sept. 28, on the 3700 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, as a homicide. Upon responding to reports of a child in cardiac arrest, officers discovered the victim who was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) requests the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a shooting that took place on Sept. 28, on the unit block of Potomac Avenue, Southeast. An adult female sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Dee Monte Pernell Chase, that took place on Sept. 28 on the 2700 block of Langston Place, Southeast. Three others sustained injuries.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the death of 28-year-old Marc Butler Jr., who died from gunshot wounds. The incident occurred on Sept. 27, on the 1300 block of South Capitol Street, Southwest.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 43-year-old Damon Maurice McQuarters, who is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 49-year-old Michael Simpson. The incident occurred on Aug. 24 on the 3800 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE.
Simpson succumbed to his injuries on Aug. 25.
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal vehicular crash on Sept. 14 on the 4300 block of Southern Avenue, SE, which was caused by two stolen vehicles, that led to the death of 16-year-old Kavonte Whatley on Sept. 20.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of 30-year-old James Gripper, which occurred on Sept. 20 on the 4500 block of Quarles Street, NE.
They ask that anyone with information reach out to them.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect involved in the fatal stabbing of 70-year-old Johnathan Reeves. The incident occurred on Sept. 10 on the 4600 block of Livingston Road, SE.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect involved in an armed carjacking on Sept. 17 on the unit block of Banner Lane, NW.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual allegedly involved in a carjacking incident that occurred on Sept. 15 on the 4400 block of Benning Road, NE.
During a hearing on Sept. 27, a defense attorney alerted DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Pasichow that an armed assault and carjacking defendant is pleading not guilty to 24 charges that stem from two separate incidents.
Carlos Shelley, 29, is charged with two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, five counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with intent to kill while armed against a minor, assault with a dangerous weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm, first-degree burglary, threat to kidnap or injure a person, and second-degree cruelty to children with a grave risk while armed for his alleged involvement in an incident that took place on Nov. 9, 2023, at the 1800 block of Irving Street, NE.
Shelley is also charged with unarmed carjacking, two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, unauthorized use of a vehicle, first-degree theft, receiving stolen property of $1,000 or more, flee law enforcement, reckless driving, carrying a pistol without a license, possession of an unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition for his alleged involvement in an incident that took place on Dec. 18, 2023, at the 5000 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW.
Following the December incident, the police tracked a suspect vehicle and followed the defendant into a wooded area. He surrendered and was arrested for both cases.
Shelley’s defense attorney, Christen Philips, invoked the defendant’s right to a speedy trial and requested all discovery from the prosecution.
The prosecution requested a DNA test to determine if there was a probable match between the defendant’s DNA and evidence from multiple crime scenes.
The judge said the prosecution hasn’t determined if there is any DNA from the scene to perform a test, questioning the necessity of the request.
The defense and prosecution requested the carjacking case trail the felony assault case. Parties will reconvene on Nov. 15 before Judge Pasichow.
Due to Shelley’s being indicted on an additional felony charge in the assault case, the case is set to be transferred to DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun. Parties are scheduled to reconvene on Oct. 21 where new trial dates will be set.
A homicide defendant’s release conditions were expanded to include drug testing in front of DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on Sept. 27.
Christian Borden, 35, is charged with first-degree felony murder and first-degree cruelty to children (grave risk) for her alleged involvement in the death of her 5-month-old child, Kenneth Walton, on Feb. 11, 2023, on the 4000 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW.
According to court documents, Walton died on Feb. 16, 2023, at Georgetown University Hospital from injuries that were consistent with inflicted head trauma. He had been suffering from non-accidental trauma.
Borden’s defense attorney, Steven Kiersch, spoke about the defendant’s compliance with release conditions including personal recognizance, which was confirmed by a representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA).
The prosecution asked for drug testing to be added on the defendant’s condition of release. Judge Epstein added the testing.
Parties are set to reconvene on Nov. 22.
Charles Monroe appeared before DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian for a hearing to consider revoking his probation on Sept. 27 due to alleged violations of his conditions of release reported to the court on April 26 and May 2.
Monroe, 19, pleaded guilty to robbery on Nov. 22, 2022. This plea agreement included the dismissal of other charges connected to a crime spree Monroe committed along with three other men between July 10 and July 14, 2021. The crimes included a carjacking on July 11, 2021, on the 2200 block of 13th Street, NW.
Monroe was originally charged with armed carjacking, two counts of robbery while armed, five counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with intent to commit robbery while armed, second-degree cruelty to children, ten counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and destruction of property worth $1,000 or more.
DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe sentenced Monroe to five and a half years imprisonment with two and a half years of the sentence suspended on Sept. 29, 2023.
In addition to his probation violations, an officer from Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) said Monroe is scheduled for a hearing in US District Court on Oct. 4 for a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict.
The CSOSA officer said Monroe also has a pending case of carjacking in Prince George’s County. Information about the case was not publicly available because the offense occurred when Monroe was a minor.
The prosecution said they are preparing a global plea deal to address all of Monroe’s cases across the three jurisdictions.
Judge Christian set a bond of $1,000 to allow Monroe to leave DC Jail to attend his hearings in the other jurisdictions.
Parties are set to reconvene on Oct. 21.
A homicide defendant was removed from court after a young Black male attempted to attack him in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on Sept. 27.
Guy Johnson, 57, is being charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in the murder of 28-year-old Kriston Robinson.
The incident occurred on the 1600 block of 19th Street, SE, on March 25, 2020.
Johnson’s defense attorney, Kevin Mosley, was requesting the trial readiness hearing be moved earlier before an unknown young Black male ran up to the defense table, and attempted to attack the defendant.
The assailant was removed from the courtroom by US Marshals.
The defense told the court that this was not the first time this individual had attempted to attack the defendant and requested that the prosecution identify the individual and that they be banned from any future hearings in this case.
The prosecution said the office did not have any information on the individual. US Marshals will be assisting in identifying the suspect
The status hearing was rescheduled for Oct. 1.
DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt considered sanctioning a prosecutor about disclosing information on Sept. 26.
Jamal Coleman, 31, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and aggravated assault knowingly while armed, for his alleged involvement in a drive-by shooting on the 4600 block of Polk Street, NE on May 4, 2023. One individual sustained injuries to his hand.
According to court documents, a witness called for an ambulance for the victim who sustained a gunshot wound. Before the attack, video surveillance showed a black Chevy Impala pass the victim, who was walking in the same direction as the suspected car. Moreover, the video depicted the suspect vehicle turning around and waiting for the victim to get closer. The car pulled up to the victim, the front passenger window was rolled down, and an individual inside shot the victim and drove off.
Before the start of trial, Elizabeth Weller, one of Coleman’s attorneys, informed the court of a conversation that had not been disclosed to the defense–namely, the prosecution’s talking to the victim alongside an officer moments before the victim testified for a grand jury.
The prosecution rebutted that they had provided the defense with information about the conversation. However, Weller disputed the claim.
“The government shot itself in the foot,” Judge Brandt said after hearing their arguments. She considered sanctioning the prosecution for, “sloppy negligence,” but only requested that the written disclosure be delivered to the defense by the end of the day.
During cross-examination of a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) station manager it was revealed that the victim said he did not know who shot him.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Sept. 30.
