Document: Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a traffic fatality that resulted from a hit and run on June 19.

The pedestrian, 35-year-old Pedro Diaz Flora, was struck by a Nissan Altima.

According to a press release, preliminary investigation revealed that, at around 3:27 a.m., Flora walked southbound on the west sidewalk of Georgia Avenue before walking west to east to cross over Georgia Avenue.

The Nissan Altima was traveling northbound in the 5700 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. The vehicle fled after colliding with Flora, who was ultimately pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Crime Alerts: June 22-23

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out two crime alerts between 9:00 p.m. on June 22 and 9:00 a.m.

At 9:09 p.m. on June 22 an alert was sent out at about a shooting investigation in the 4000 block of 3rd Street, SE.

Police do not have a description of the suspect(s).

A second alert was sent out at 5:40 a.m. due to a robbery investigation in the 900 block of Kennedy Street, NW. Police are on the lookout for three Black males wearing dark clothing.

Judge Continues Status Hearing for Sex Abuse Defendant

A DC Superior Court judge continued a June 22 status hearing for a sex abuse case.

The 30-year-old defendant is charged with assault with intent to commit first-degree sexual abuse for allegedly exposing himself to a victim before grabbing him and pulling his pants down on the west campus of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital on the 2700 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE, on July 11, 2020.

The prosecution has not yet returned an indictment.

Judge Milton Lee scheduled the next hearing for July 28.

Carlin Fisher wrote this article.

Judge Continues Status Hearing for 2017 Murder Case

A DC Superior Court judge continued a June 22 status hearing for a defendant charged in connection with a 2017 homicide.

Tavon Davis is charged with second-degree murder while armed and soliciting murder in the death of 29-year-old Michael Vest on the 1300 block of Trinidad Avenue, NE, on June 28, 2017.

The 26-year-old defendant is also charged with obstructing justice and threats to kidnap or injure a person.

Judge Milton Lee continued the status hearing to July 13.

Carlin Fisher wrote this article.

Crime Alerts: June 21-22

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) released four crime alerts between 9:00 p.m. on June 21 and 9:00 a.m. on June 22.

An alert was released at 9:22 p.m. due to reports of a robbery on the corner of W Street and 10th Street, NW. The suspect is wearing all white.

A second alert was sent out at 10:02 p.m. due to a robbery in the 1300 block of Perry Street, NE. The suspect was wearing a grey hooded shirt with dark pants.

A third crime alert was sent out at 11:09 p.m. due to a robbery investigation in the 4900 block of Rock Creek Church Road, NW. The suspect is a Black male wearing a black face mask, sweatshirt, pants, and armed with a handgun.

A final crime alert was sent out at 3:49 a.m. in the 200 block of Bates Street, NW. The suspect was wearing a white/silver graphic t shirt and blue jeans.

Document: Suspect Sought in Homicide

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on May 15.

At about 4:55 p.m. police responded to the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE due to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, police found an adult male and two adult females, all suffering from gunshot wounds. The two adult females were treated for non-life-threatening injuries while the adult female was pronounced dead. A fourth victim was also treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the press release.

The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Lester Howard. Police are currently looking for the suspect.

Acquitted: Judge Continues 2020 Murder Case as Parties Await Indictment

Editor’s note: On May 30, a jury acquitted Devonte Brothers of all charges connected to the homicide of Deron Leake. Brothers is still being held on homicide charges in another case.

A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a felony status hearing for a homicide case that is currently awaiting indictment.

Devonte Brothers is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 27-year-old Deron Leake on Oct. 17, 2019, on the 4200 block of 6th Street, SE.

During the June 21 hearing, the prosecution said that once an indictment is secured and a ruling on a motion for a protective order is decided, they would be ready for the judge to schedule trial dates.

Judge John Campbell continued the hearing to Sept. 14.

Brothers, 26, is also charged with first-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 30-year-old Arkeem Jackson on June 16, 2019, on the 4300 block of 4th Street, SE. He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on June 29 to determine if the case has enough evidence to go to trial.

Prosecution Expects 40-50 Witnesses and A Month-long Trial for Murder Case

A DC Superior Court judge scheduled two co-defendants charged in connection with the death of a 22-year-old man to go to trial next year.

John McRae, 43, is charged with second-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 22-year-old Marty McMillan on March 23, 2017, on the 1900 block of 13th Street, SE. McRae’s 24-year-old co-defendant, Shaniah Davis, is charged with accessory after the fact in connection with the homicide.

Judge Juliet McKenna scheduled jury selection to take place on April 20 and 21, 2022. She set aside April 25 through May 27, 2022, for the trial.

The prosecutor told Judge McKenna that he expects to call 40-50 witnesses during the trial.

Judge Mckenna also scheduled a status hearing for McRae for Sept. 10 and another trial readiness hearing for both defendants for Oct. 22.

Judge Schedules Trial Readiness Hearing for Murder Case

A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a trial readiness hearing for 2019 murder case.

Andre Dubose is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly beating 37-year-old Ahmad Simms to death with a wooden object on March 17, 2019, on the 1800 block of Q Street, SE.

During the June 16 hearing, Defense attorney Joseph Wong asked Judge Rainey Bandt to schedule a trial readiness hearing for both of his client’s cases.

Dubose was released into the High-Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) in June 2020 until he was rearrested for allegedly assaulting two victims with a metal pole in December 2020.

Judge Brandt gave the defense until Aug. 13 to file any motions. The prosecution has until Sept. 13 to respond.

The trial readiness hearing is scheduled for Sept 13. In the meantime, Dubose will remain held at DC Jail.

Document: Suspect Sought in an Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse Offense

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are looking for a suspect in connection with an assault with intent to commit first-degree sexual abuse offense that occurred on June 18.

At about 8:00 p.m. the suspect approached the female victim in the 200 Block of 51st Street, SE. The suspect assaulted the victim with the intent to commit a sexual act and fled the scene.

Crime Alerts: June 20-21

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) released two crime alerts between 9:00 p.m. on June 20 and 9:00 a.m. on June 21.

A crime alert was sent out at 9:36 p.m. due to a robbery investigation on the 900 block of Valley Street, SE. Police are looking for a Black male wearing an orange shirt in a blue Dodge truck armed with a weapon.

A second crime alert was sent out at 5:45 a.m. for a robbery investigation in the 2300 block of Ainger Place, SE. Police are looking for two Black males. One is wearing a white tank top with black jeans while the other is wearing an all black sweatsuit and holding a handgun.

Document: Traffic Fatality

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a traffic fatality from a traffic crash that occurred on June 19.

A preliminary investigation revealed that at about 11:35 p.m. a person driving a Nissan Altima at a high speed on the 2300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. The driver struck a Toyota Scion that was turning left from
Pennsylvania Avenue. The driver and passenger of the Toyota Scion were treated on the scene for minor injuries. The driver of the Nissan Altima was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead. The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Terrell Johnson.

Document: Homicide on the 100 Block of Kennedy Street

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on June 18.

At about 12:07 a.m. police responded to reports of shooting at the 100 block of Kennedy Street, NW. Benson Thorne Sr., 52, was pronounced dead on the scene.

Document: Homicide Investigation

Metropolan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on June 18.

At about 9:13 p.m. police responded to reports of a shooting on the unit block of Galveston Place, SW. Upon arrival, police located an adult male and pronounced him dead from gunshot wounds. The victim has been identified as 42-year-old Everette Faison.

Document: Arrest Made in Traffic Fatality

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives announced the name of the victim in a traffic fatality involving a pedestrian.

At about 3:14 a.m. on June 13 on the 1500 block of 14th Street, NW, 29-year-old Gerald Lewis reportedly struck a pedestrian on the sidewalk. The pedestrian has been identified as 59-year-old Antonio Felder.

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