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Document: Arrest Made in March Homicide

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives have made an arrest in relation to a March 20 homicide.

At around 7:56 p.m., officers responded to the report of a walk-in shooting victim. Deonte Minor, a 23-year-old Virginia resident, was suffering from gunshot wounds. He eventually died from his injuries.

Investigation revealed that the homicide happened on the 1200 block of Southern Avenue, SE.

Jarvis Jackson, 38, was arrested on Sept. 3 and charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection with the homicide, according to the press release.

Judge Modifies Release Conditions for Brothers Charged with Murder Living in Georgia

A DC Superior Court judge modified the release conditions of two brothers charged with murder currently living in Georgia.

Co-defendants Dijon Williams, 22, and Daivion Williams, 23, are charged with first-degree murder while armed for their alleged roles in the death of 30-year-old Nurudeen Thomas on the 4100 block of 14th Street, NW, on July 21, 2020. Thomas was fatally shot during what the prosecution alleges to be the course of a robbery.

The two were living in Georgia when they were arrested, and are still currently there on pretrial release.

During the Sept. 2 hearing, the brothers’ supervision officer said Daivion Williams “seems to be doing okay.” He described his breaks in curfew as “justifiable.” 

Daivion Williams’ defense attorney, Kristin McGough, filed a motion asking the court to allow her client to go on vacation to California for a few days and excuse his curfew while he is there.  Judge Danya Dayson allowed him to take the trip, with the condition that he promptly check in with the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) upon his return to Georgia. She did not, however, agree to excuse the curfew.

The supervision officer’s assessment of Dijon Williams’ compliance was less favorable. He recommended he be detained or put back on home confinement. He went on to recommend in the alternative that the judge impose a travel restriction preventing him from leaving Georgia’s northern district. He also suggested an employment mandate.

 “He doesn’t take this seriously at all,” he said. “His respect for rules is limited.” 

The officer said Dijon Williams’ alleged breaks in compliance include a recent arrest. 

Judge Dayson stressed to both defendants the importance of obeying all orders of release. She also suspended drug tests until Oct. 1. Additionally, Judge Dayson will allow the PSA to impose sanctions on Dijon Williams for any verified violations in the future. 

Document: Homicide and Officer-Involved Shooting

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a Sept. 3 officer-involved shooting and homicide.

At approximately 12:07 a.m. officers responded to the 900 block of Rittenhouse Street, NW, due to sounds of gunshots. Police located two Black males with gunshot wounds. One of the victims, 65-year-old Eyon Falby, was later pronounced dead on scene. When officers attempted to administer aid, a suspect fled the scene in a red Kia vehicle, according to the press release.

Officers attempted to stop the vehicle. It eventually hit an unmarked MPD vehicle and multiple parked cars on the 6300 block of 9th Street, NW, causing it to overturn, according to the press release.

Officers attempted to remove the suspect from the overturned vehicle but the suspect instead brandished a weapon. After the suspect ignored multiple commands from the officers to drop the weapon, an officer fired at the suspect. Officers were able to secure the weapon and suspect, who was taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the press release.

The suspect, 30-year-old Daron Barnes, had an outstanding bench warrant for a domestic violence assault. according to the press release, he was arrested and charged with assault on a police officer, carrying a pistol without a license, felon in possession, fleeing from a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle, possession of unregistered ammunition, leaving after colliding and receiving stolen property.

Barnes’ weapon was recovered from the scene. It had been reported stolen in Maryland in June, according to the press release.

The MPD officer involved in the incident has been placed on administrative leave due to MPD policy, according to the press release.

Judge Releases All Domestic Violence Defendants During Presentments

A DC Superior Court judge released five domestic violence defendants during presentments on Sept. 2.

A total of 26 defendants were brought before Judge Renee Raymond.

The domestic violence defendants were all charged with simple assault. They are scheduled to return to court on Nov. 30.

Klein Lawrence, who is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting Vanessa Brooks-Williams on the 5100 block of Fitch Street, SE, on July 10, is in the hospital and is scheduled to come to court after being discharged.

Crime Alerts: September 2-3

The Metropolan Police Department (MPD) sent out two crime alerts between 9:00 p.m. on Sept. 2 and 9:00 a.m. on Sept. 3. 

A crime alert was sent out at 12:56 a.m. due to a shooting investigation in the 900 block of Rittenhouse Street, NW. Police identified the suspect as a Black male wearing all black clothing in a red Kia vehicle. 

A crime alert was sent out at 2:38 a.m. due to a robbery investigation in the 1400 block of Rhode Island Avenue, NE. Police identified the suspects as four Black males who were last seen in a black Jaguar vehicle.

Document: Arrest Made in Homicide Cold Cases

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has made an arrest in relation to three homicides in D.C. that date back to 1992.

John Carrington was arrested on Sept. 1 in relation to the three homicides.

On Aug. 30, 1992, at approximately 5:43 p.m. police responded to the Unit block of T Street, NW, due to a report of a stabbing. Officers located 29-year-old Charles Boulware with stab wounds and transported him to a local hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries, according to the press release.

On March 15, 2008, at approximately 10:27 p.m. police responded to the corner of North Capitol and Evarts Street, NE, due to a call for service. Officers located 42-year-old Reginald Gaither inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on scene, according to the press release.

On Dec. 10, 2010, at approximately 7:49 p.m. police responded to the 2900 block of Southern Avenue, SE, due to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police located 25-year-old James Campbell with gunshot wounds and transported him to a local hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries, according to the press release.

Carrington, 53, was arrested in D.C. due to an arrest warrant from Prince George County, Maryland. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed and one count of felony murder in connection to the three homicides, according to the press release.

Plea Negotiations Ongoing for 2021 Murder Case

The defense attorney for a man charged in connection with a March 31 homicide told a DC Superior Court judge that plea negotiations are ongoing.

Tarik Turner is charged with second-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 28-year-old Keosha Ferguson.

During the Sept. 2 hearing, defense attorney Quo Judkins said she thinks parties are getting closer to a potential disposition. 

With this in mind, Judge Juliet McKenna continued the hearing to Oct. 8.

According to court documents, on the afternoon of March 31, Metropolitan Police Department officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Congress Street, SE, for the report of a shooting. There, they found four people suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Two of them sustained non-life-threatening injuries. However, Ferguson and 25-year-old George Evans III succumbed to their injuries.

Turner, 26, is not charged in connection with Evans’ death. 

Sex Abuse Case Awaits Bond Review Hearing

A DC Superior Court judge set a bond review hearing for a sex abuse defendant seeking pretrial release.

The defendant is charged with first-degree sexual abuse for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman on April 3 in his Southeast, DC, home, where, according to court documents, they were awaiting the release of two friends who had been arrested for simple assault that evening. 

During the Sept. 2 hearing, defense attorney David Benowitz said he wants his 34-year-old client released into the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP). In a recent motion, Benowitz stated that the defendant has people with whom he can stay in DC and Pennsylvania, and has employment offers in both locations.

Judge Milton Lee scheduled the bond review hearing for Sept. 7.

Document: Homicide in the 2700 block of Langston Place, SE

Metropolan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sept. 2.

At approximately 12:11 a.m. police responded to the in the 2700 block of Langston Place, SE, due to sounds of gunshots. Officers located 41-year-old Ricky Darnell Black with gunshot wounds and pronounced him dead on scene, according to the press release.

Crime Alerts: September 1-2

The Metropolan Police Department (MPD) sent out five crime alerts between 9:00 p.m. on Sept.1 and 9:00 a.m. on Sept. 2.

A crime alert was sent out at 11:13 p.m. due to a shooting investigation in the 800 block of Southern Avenue, SE. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).

A crime alert was sent out at 12:42 a.m. due to a shooting investigation in the  2700 block of Bruce Place, SE. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).

A crime alert was sent out at 3:44 a.m. due to a shooting in the 4200 block of 4th Street, SE. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).

A crime alert was sent out at 4:15 am. due to a stabbing in the 4200 block of 4th Street, SE. Police identified the suspect as a Black male wearing a white shirt and blue jeans.

A crime alert was sent out at 4:31 a.m. due to a shooting in the 2200 block of Savannah Terrace, SE. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).

Document: Homicide on the 800 block of 3rd Street, SE

Metropolan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sept. 1.

At approximately 3:21 a.m. police responded to the 800 block of 3rd Street, SE, due to a report of an individual down. Upon arrival, members located 35-year-old Carl Harris with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on scene, according to the press release.

Document: Officer-Involved Shooting in Southeast, DC

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Robert J. Contee III informed the public of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Aug. 31.

Contee told the public that, shortly before 7:00 p.m., police responded to 1400 block of V Street, NW, after a citizen called the police to report that there was a man on a balcony with a gun. Officers were directed to an apartment building and knocked on the man’s door. 

The individual, who has been identified as 34-year-old George Watson, came out of the apartment and, according to Contee, officers talked with him in an attempt to de-escalate the situation. Officers had multiple conversations with Watson, who Contee said, “went back and forth within the apartment.” According to a press release, Watson walked away from the officers three times. The last time he emerged from the apartment, police say he was armed with a gun. 

The press release states that Watson “pointed the weapon in the direction of officers.” One officer discharged their firearm, striking Watson. Watson was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Prosecution Plans to Extend Plea Offer to Murder Defendants

A DC Superior Court judge continued a Sept. 1 felony status conference after learning that the prosecution will be extending a wired plea offer to two co-defendants in a homicide case.

Marwin Thomas, 25, and Randle Price, 29, are charged with first-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 33-year-old John Marvin Pollard II on Sept. 30, 2020, on the 3200 block of Hiatt Place, NW. The shooting is alleged to have been the result of an attempted robbery.

During the  Sept 1. hearing, defense attorneys Joseph Wong and Russell Hairston said they will need time to discuss the plea offer with their clients, according to court documents.

Judge Juliet McKenna scheduled a Nov. 5 status hearing for both defendants.

Prosecutor Extends Plea Offer to Sex Abuse Defendant

A defense attorney in a sex abuse case said that the prosecution has extended a plea offer during an Aug. 31 hearing.

The 41-year-old defendant is charged with assault with intent to commit first-degree sexual abuse, assault with intent to commit third-degree sexual abuse, first-degree burglary and kidnapping. He is accused of sexually assaulting three women on June 26. According to court documents, he allegedly forced his way into the first victim’s apartment and put his arm around another victim’s neck.

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz granted defense attorney Kevin Mosley’s request for additional time in order to look over all the evidence and continue discussions with his client.

The defendant is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 6. 

Document: Homicide on the 5000 block of 1st Street, NW

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on Aug. 31.

At approximately 4:49 p.m., police responded to the 5000 block of 1st Street, NW, due to a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, police located 28-year-old Brittanie Clark in a residential building suffering from puncture wounds. She was taken to a nearby hospital where she was later pronounced dead, according to the press release.