Judge Denies Release for Double Murder Defendant Suspected in Another Crime

In a Jan. 2 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan denied a request to release murder suspect Amarii Fontanelle who’s also accused of attempted murder in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

In the District, Fontanelle, 20, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder premeditated while armed, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with intent to kill while armed, and aggravated assault knowingly while armed.

He was allegedly involved in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Reginald Lamont Cooper, Jr. and 19-year-old Davonte Berkley on Oct. 17, 2022 on the 1300 block of Congress Street, SE. A third victim survived the assault.

Defense attorney Kevin Mosley argued that Fontanelle should be released on the grounds that he had already been so for three months and “there was nothing about his conduct” indicating he should experience a setback.

Mosley also said Fontanelle could be housed in a secure location and that he wants to continue his education while working. In sum, Mosley argued Fontanelle has done “exceptionally well.”

Judge Raffinan conditionally released Fontanelle in May of last year.

However, the judge says the original information has changed in that Fontanelle was picked up on an outstanding warrant for attempted murder charges in Prince George’s County, Maryland, connected to an alleged shooting incident on Nov. 7, 2022.

The prosecutor opposed releasing Fontanelle because she says he remains a danger to the community.

Given that Judge Raffinan says there’s no new reason to change his detention status, she denied Fontanelle’s request.

Judge Raffinan set the next hearing date to discuss defense motions for full disclosure of evidence in the case for Feb. 28.

Document: MPD Searching for Suspect in Shooting Death of 18-Year-Old Woman

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking to identify a suspect in the murder of a woman at a hotel on Jan. 1 on the 4300 block of Military Road, NW.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located 18-year-old Ashlei Hinds inside a hotel room with gunshot wound injuries. She died at the scene.

The suspect was captured by nearby surveillance cameras.

MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide in the District.

Document: 18-Year-Old Woman Dead After Northwest Shooting

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a shooting that killed a woman on Jan. 1 on the 4300 block of Military Road, NW.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a woman inside a hotel room with gunshot wound injuries. She died at the scene.

The victim was identified as 18-year-old Ashlei Hinds.

MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide in the District.

Document: Man Dies from Injuries Sustained in December Shooting

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced a man has died from injuries sustained in a December 2023 shooting.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the 2900 block of Knox Place, SE, on Dec. 20 for the report of a shooting. They located a man with gunshot wound injuries, and he was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.

On Dec. 31, the victim succumbed to his injuries.

He was identified as 39-year-old Dwayne Barbour.

MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide in the District.

Document: 18-Year-Old Woman Dead After Northwest Shooting

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a shooting that killed a woman on Jan. 1 on the 4300 block of Military Road, NW.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a woman inside a hotel room with gunshot wound injuries. She died at the scene.

The victim was identified as 18-year-old Ashalei Hinds.

MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide in the District.

Document: Man Dead After Multi-Vehicle Crash in Southeast

The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Major Crash Investigations Unit is investigating the death of a man after a traffic crash on Dec. 29.

According to MPD documents, the preliminary investigation revealed that a white 2007 Volvo S80 was traveling northbound on the 1700 block of Branch Avenue, SE.

As the Volvo crossed Pennsylvania Avenue to travel north on Branch Avenue, the Volvo struck a black 2020 Nissan Altima. As a result of the collision, three other vehicles were damaged.

The Volvo was occupied by a man and woman, and both were taken to local hospitals where the man died from his injuries. The woman sustained non-critical injuries.

The operators of the other vehicles sustained non-life-threatening injuries from the crash and refused treatment.

The decedent was identified as 31-year-old Kyree Amon Napper.

Anyone with knowledge of the incident should contact MPD.

Document: MPD Searching for Shooting Suspect Vehicle

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspects involved in the shooting of two teenagers on Dec. 31, on the 300 block of 37th Street, SE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located two juvenile males with gunshot wound injuries. The victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect vehicle was captured by surveillance footage.

MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each violent crime in the District.

Document: MPD Searching for Suspect Vehicle in Southeast Shooting

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a shooting that left a man injured on Dec. 30.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to a local hospital for the report of a shooting victim seeking treatment. During the investigation, it was determined the victim was shot on the 4300 block of Wheeler Road, SE.

The suspect vehicle was captured by surveillance footage.

MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each violent crime in the District.

Document: MPD Searching for Shooting Suspects

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating suspects involved in shooting a man on Dec. 30, on the 900 block of 12th Street, NW.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located a man with gunshot wound injuries. He reported he was walking on U Street when two suspects demanded his belongings. The victim complied, and one of the suspects shot him.

He was transported to a local hospital for the treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspects were captured by surveillance footage.

MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each violent crime in the District.

Document: MPD Arrests Man for July Homicide

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest was made in connection to a July 3, 2023 homicide.

According to MPD documents, on the day of the incident, officers responded to the 2800 block of Hartford Street, SE, for the report of a shooting. At the location, officers located 33-year-old Langston Sharps with gunshot wound injuries. He died at the scene.

On Dec. 28, pursuant to an arrest warrant, officers arrested and charged 22-year-old Jahi Settles with second-degree murder while armed.

Document: Northwest Shooting Leaves Man Dead

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a shooting that killed a man on Dec. 30, on the 500 block of Florida Avenue, NW.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to a local hospital for the report of a shooting victim seeking treatment. Despite all life-saving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries.

He was identified as 18-year-old Dekhota Evans.

During the investigation, it was determined Evans was transported to the hospital in a vehicle, by unknown individuals, after being shot at the location.

MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide in the District.

Document: Man Killed in a Shooting in Northeast

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a shooting that killed a man on Dec. 28, on the 300 block of 17th Street, NE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located a man inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. He died at the scene.

The victim was identified as 51-year-old Freddie Lee Crawford.

MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide in the District.

Document: Man Arrested in Southeast Shooting That Left a Man Dead

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest was made in connection to a shooting that killed a man on Nov. 4, on the 1400 block of L Street, SE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located a man suffering from gunshot wound injuries. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was called to the scene, and after all life-saving efforts failed, the man was pronounced dead.

The victim was identified as 22-year-old Charles Towles.

On Dec. 28, pursuant to an arrest warrant, 20-year-old Tremon Jackson was arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed.

Document: Arrest Made in a Southwest Homicide

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest was made in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred on Dec. 26.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the 600 block of Maryland Avenue, SW, for the report of a shooting, where they located a man with gunshot wound injuries. He was transported to a local hospital, where he died.

The victim was identified as 27-year-old Tyvez Monroe.

On Dec. 28, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, 36-year-old Deonte Vondell Spicer was arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed.

Document: Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck by a Vehicle

The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Major Crash Investigations Unit is investigating the death of a man who was struck by a vehicle while he was riding his bike on Dec. 19.

According to MPD documents, the preliminary investigation revealed that a male cyclist was traveling northbound in the northbound lanes of the 1200 block of New Jersey Avenue, NW. A four-door black sedan was traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on New Jersey Avenue, NW, and crossed into the northbound lanes to begin turning left onto Morgan Street, NW.

When the sedan crossed into the bike’s path, it struck the cyclist and fled the scene. The cyclist was transported to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

On Dec. 28, the cyclist succumbed to his injuries.

The victim was identified as 33-year-old Peter Black.

MPD requests anyone with knowledge of the incident contact them.