The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 33-year-old Antoine Gray, who has been charged with Second-Degree Murder While Armed in connection to a 2022 homicide. The incident occurred on Jul 19, 2022, on the 1000 block of Southern Avenue, SE, where 57-year-old Charles Davis was found with gunshot wounds and later pronounced dead.
Lawyers for a trio of defendants accused in a high-profile murder case aggressively questioned the lead detective about apparent inconsistencies in the evidence before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson in a Dec.16 detention hearing.
Naqwan Lucas, 19, his brother Jailen Lucas, 17, and Kelvin Thomas, 17, are charged with conspiracy, first-degree premeditated murder while armed in a drive-by or random shooting, four counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, three counts of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and nine counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of a House of Representatives intern, 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym.
The incident occurred on June 30 on the 1200 block of 7th Street, NW. The shooting also injured a woman and a 16-year-old boy.
Naqwan is also charged with first-degree premeditated murder, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, obstruction of justice, tampering with physical evidence, destruction of property, and second-degree theft for his alleged involvement in the death of 17-year-old Zoey Kelley on July 4 on the 1700 block of Benning Road, NE.
According to court documents, Kelley was Naqwan’s girlfriend. He was arrested on Oct. 29 in Maryland, while his co-defendants were arrested in September.
Kevann Gardner, Thomas’ attorney, detailed what he claimed were inaccuracies in the 66 page police affidavit defended by the lead detective in the investigation.
The detective who said he was the “quarterback of the evidence” struggled at times to respond to Gardner’s questions. Gardner asked the detective if he found any evidence from Thomas that police could test. The officer did not.
While the report says there were 30 shell casings found, but only for a .9 mm and .223mm weapons,Gardner raised the possibility there may have been three weapons involved.
The detective said a microscopic exam had not been conducted but an outside expert said there was evidence of three guns.
As for the fatal wound, the detective admitted he didn’t know the order or whether the victim was turned around or in what position he was facing the shooter.
Gardner was also critical about how the 79 cartridge casings at the scene were collected, suggesting they could have been contaminated with other DNA, or weren’t “sterile.”.
“You say the best way to collect them is sterile?” “That’s what you said in your report,” said Gardner.
The detective said he didn’t know if sterile collection was the best method. Although detectable DNA doesn’t always have to come from a perfectly clean sample, it is preferred.
Gardner’s inquisition continued regarding a witness statement that there was a lone gunman.
“That was incorrect,” said the detective.
The detective also struggled to recall the personnel involved in the investigation from other agencies.
“You have me confused,” said the officer.
Gardner was particularly critical of a procedure to identify Thomas by a special police officer who was initially presented with an image of Thomas, then advised to search for a match at a specific location in surveillance footage.
“When he identified Thomas was a picture sitting in front of him?” asked Gardner.
The detective said he didn’t know.
Terrence Austin, Jailen Lucas’ attorney, suggested the crime resulted from gang rivalry. Austin said a witness claimed that Thomas was involved in a crew that had beef with other neighborhood groups that may have been involved in the shooting.
Austin saida witness at a bus stop who was wounded in the shooting said he saw possible assailants on bikes and in a car raising a possible self-defense claim.
He also said a black Acura said to be used in the attack was located in Prince George’s County, but didn’t contain any of Lucas’ fingerprints.
The detective said GPS cell data put Lucas near the site of the shooting, but no text messages were recovered. In terms of identification,he said the shooters were wearing black pants. One had Jordan 1 tennis shoes. Further, he said Lucas had a distinctive tattoo on his left forearm.
“We have so much video, it’s unbelieveable,” said the detective.
In closing, Steven Kiersh, Naqwan Lewis’ attorney said, there’s no DNA evidence, no fingerprints, no ballistics or cell site data. “What this case is based on is identification…All we are left with is biased witnesses making identification,” he said.
Arguing for release to home confinement, Gardner said that Thomas has a strong support system and helps his three younger siblings and his mom. Further, he received the highest grades while incarcerated at the Youth Services Center (YSC).
Austin maintained his client has done nothing that suggests a crime of violence, and that the case against him is circumstantial based on misidentification.
In contrast, the prosecution argued for continued detention saying, “an innocent bystander lost his life in downtown DC.” He noted that probable cause had already been found, and claimed the identification of the defendants was solid.
In finding for detention, Judge Dayson said the prosecution had made its case and the crime “ended in one person’s loss of life…and frankly putting quite a few people at risk.”
The next hearing in the case is scheduled for April 10.
Even though a jury voted by seven-to-five to acquit George Sutton, 46, of murder-related charges, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt ruled he needs to stay in jail, at least for now.
The judge said she wants to see a more targeted plan before releasing Sutton. Initially, during the Dec. 18 bond review hearing, Judge Brandt seemed inclined to let Sutton go after she declared a mistrial following a hung jury on Dec. 15.
“In the court’s mind, the evidence is a 50-50 circumstantial case. There’s room in that evidence for reasonable doubt,” said Judge Brandt. “The jury spoke,”continued the judge, “and that has weight.” Further, “He [Sutton] is cloaked in the presumption of innocence.”
Sutton is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than a year. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 34-year-old John Coleman on May 1, 2023 on the 2000 block of M Street, NE. Coleman suffered from three gunshot wounds to his neck, knee, and thigh.
Sutton’s attorney, Steven Kiersh, argued that Sutton’s already been held in the case for two years and isn’t expected to go to trial until 2027. He pointed out that Sutton has been married for 28 years and his wife would allow him to come home. Further, he’s been employed by the DC Government.
The hearing’s tone changed when Coleman’s mother delivered a victim impact statement claiming that Sutton’s “entourage” in the courtroom made her feel uneasy during the trial, as a person behind her kept cracking his knuckles.
“I don’t feel safe,” she said of Sutton being in her neighborhood. She accused Sutton of being a drug dealer and a sex offender.
Judge Brandt was surprised by the information and checking court records found a related misdemeanor, but no mention that he was a registered sex offender.
The prosecutor, meanwhile, argued vigorously for detention, noting this was the third time probable cause had been found that Sutton committed the murder.
“We have a plethora of prior convictions,” stated the prosecutor about Sutton’s record going back to 1999 including escape from prison and multiple probation violations.
“Our case gets weaker over time,” the prosecutor warned.
Judge Brandt expressed frustration over the crowded trial calendar, exclaiming, “All I want for Christmas is to get this case tried in 2026.”
She told the parties to come back on Jan. 16 with a new plan to handle the case or face another release hearing.
DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt complained that a detective’s “sloppiness was a hot mess” in terms of managing evidence in a mother-and- son murder case.
Violet Davenport, 55, and her son, William Davenport, 33, are charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for her alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 27-year-old, Leonard Turner. The incident occurred near a shelter on the 400 block of 2nd Street, NW, on May 14, 2021.
The issue in the Dec. 17 hearing was whether missing surveillance images could show whether a robbery in a drug deal gone bad the night before the killing could provide prosecutors with the motive for the crime.
Judge Brandt severed Violet Davenport’s case from her son’s on Nov. 7.
Jason Tully, representing William, said he was hamstrung by a ruling by Judge Brandt in 2022 that surveillance video and pictures of the robbery were inadmissible, because a detective inadvertently deleted part of the material instead of transferring it.
The prosecutor said the detective was “embarrassed” by the error but there is no indication that he was lying or not forthcoming.
Nonetheless, the mistake, Tulley said, cut to the heart of his case and he motioned Judge Brandt to suppress any mention of the robbery as prejudicial.
“I can’t defend the robbery because they’ve lost it,” said Tully. “The decedent is not the robber. Mr. Davenport has no reason to kill the decedent,” continued Tully.
Meanwhile, the prosecution claimed the missing video was also hurting its case. “Evidence of bad actions of police should not suppress good evidence,” said the prosecutor.
However, she hinted at trying to get the robbery evidence into the proceedings by calling in person witnesses, possibly co-defendant Violet Davenport
“It makes sense to admit the evidence,” said the prosecutor under the Drew Johnson rule which makes previously inadmissible statements acceptable in certain circumstances. Further, she said Davenport himself made statements he was robbed as did his mother Violet.
However, Tully countered that would open the door to “wildly prejudicial” hearsay citing information from Davenport’s wife, reportedly in an abusive marriage, who talked to police seven months after the fact and got paid for the information. “She threw her husband under the bus,” said Tully who termed the prosecution’s motion an “attempt to cobble together Frankenstein’s monster.”
Meanwhile, Judge Brandt said since the prosecution now wants to admit evidence that will carry the same weight as the video she needs to vet the request “to make sure it’s not running a foul” of her previous ruling.
“I’d probably be losing my mind in a polite way if these motions were submitted the day before trial, ” she said.
Judge Brandt said she would rule on the dueling motions on Jan. 8.
An elderly defendant rejected a plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on Dec. 19.
Michael Garrett, 70, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed, first-degree burglary, attempted first-degree burglary, and three counts of destruction of property for his alleged involvement in the fatal beating of 71-year-old Sylvia Matthews on Dec. 3, 2021 on the unit block of Elmira Street, SW.
Matthews succumbed to her injuries on Dec. 4, 2021.
During the hearing, the prosecution stated the defense had sent them a plea deal for involuntary manslaughter, which the prosecution rejected.
In return, they had extended a plea offer that would require Garrett plead guilty to second-degree murder while armed with 30 years of imprisonment, which was countered by the defense requesting a sentence of eight-to-11 years of imprisonment based on the defendant’s age. The prosecution refused to accept that sentencing range.
Garrett rejected the 30 year sentence in court.
Parties are slated to reconvene March 19.
A homicide defendant, who is already serving a sentence for another murder, rejected a plea deal extended by prosecutors on Dec. 19, before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz.
Mark Price, 31, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, two counts of assault with the intent to kill while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, threatening to kidnap or injure a person, armed burglary, four counts of firearm possession during a crime of violence, and the unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Andre Young, 47, on the 1500 block of 19th Street, SE, on July 30, 2018.
During the hearing, Judge Kravitz questioned the case’s lengthy delay, stating it has been ongoing since 2018.
“It’s been through a couple of attorneys and judges, your honor,” Destiny Fullwood-Singh, Price’s attorney, said, stating that the case was also trailing the other homicide case for which Price was convicted, and is serving a 50 year sentence.
The prosecution alerted Judge Kravitz they had extended a deal, which would require Price to plead guilty to second-degree murder while armed and assault with intent to kill while armed in exchange for the prosecution dismissing all other charges.
Had Price accepted the plea deal, parties would agree to a sentence of 27-and-a-half years of imprisonment, which would run consecutively to his other sentences.
“Your honor, I’m rejecting it,” Price told Judge Kravitz.
Kravitz suggested parties work together to pursue a resolution in the case, stating “I have no opinion on how this case should be resolved, but if the government has already secured a 50 year sentence, if that case survives appeal, this case kind of becomes moot given Mr. Price’s age and what a 50 year sentence means for him.”
Judge Kravitz added that Price’s only chance at getting out of jail is for his appeal in the other case to prevail and not get convicted in this case, which would “put him in prison for most, if not all, of his life.”
Parties are slated to reconvene April 24.
DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park granted the prosecution more time to file indictment charges against a homicide defendant despite defense opposition on Dec. 18.
Navar Rogers, 28, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Zyion Turner on Sept. 2, 2023 on the 4200 block of 4th Street, SE. Turner suffered from two gunshot wounds to his face and neck.
The prosecution filed a motion on Dec. 6 that requested a 30 day extension for the indictment deadline. The deadline was originally Dec. 22, nine months after initial charges were filed against Rogers on March 22.
The motion argued there was good cause because the prosecution needed to secure the testimony of a critical witness. The details of the prosecution’s argument were ex-parte and under seal.
At the hearing, Rogers’ attorney, Terrence Austin, opposed the extension but acknowledged his argument was limited due to the sealed nature of the prosecution’s request. Austin asserted the prosecution had issues with witnesses since June and questioned how the additional time would help them.
Judge Park was frustrated with the situation because the defense was unaware of the legal basis for the prosecution’s request. However, Judge Park determined the prosecution acted with diligence in the case and thought more time would make a difference.
The judge granted the motion and set a new indictment deadline on Jan. 21, 2026.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene for an arraignment on Jan. 26, 2026.
Two co-defendants accepted plea deals in connection with the fatal shooting of a victim who was sitting on a park bench before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on Dec. 17.
Marques Johnson, 43, and Andrew Ellis, 23, were originally charged with first-degree premeditated murder 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 greater than a year. Ellis was additionally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.
The charges stem from their involvement in the fatal shooting of 56-year-old Leo Colter on Oct. 1, 2023 in McPherson Square Park on the 900 block of 15th Street, NW.
At the hearing, Johnson’s attorney, Kevin Robertson, and Ellis’ attorney, Carrie Weletz, informed Judge Kravitz that the defendants accepted a wired plea deal extended by prosecutors. The deal required Johnson and Ellis to plead guilty to second-degree murder while armed in exchange for prosecutors dismissing the remaining and greater charges against them.
The prosecutor said if the case proceeded to trial they would have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that on the date of the incident, Colter sat on a park bench in front of a statue in McPherson Square Park. Johnson and Ellis positioned themselves on either side of the statue and shot toward Colter.
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers found Colter slumped forward on the park bench with a gunshot wound to his upper back. The MPD investigation determined two different weapons were fired and indicated the shooting resulted from a conflict between two groups who sell drugs in the area.
Johnson and Ellis did not shoot Colter in self-defense or with any other legal justification.
Judge Kravitz determined there was a factual basis and that both defendant’s entered into the plea knowingly and voluntarily.
As part of the deal, parties agreed to a sentence between 15-and 18-years of imprisonment for each defendant, followed by five years of supervised release. The agreed upon sentence range is subject to approval by Judge Kravitz.
Sentencing is scheduled for March 13, 2026.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of a 16-year-old male from Northwest, DC, for his alleged involvement in two separate shootings. The incidents occurred on Oct. 10 and Oct. 15, in the Unit block of New York Avenue, NE, and the 1300 block of 5th Street, NW, respectively. The teenager is charged with Endangerment with a Firearm, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun), and Destruction of Property. No victims were located in either incident.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 33-year-old Shelby Walker, alleged to have been involved in a shooting incident on Dec. 9 in the 2500 block of Naylor Road, SE. Walker is charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) and Carrying a Pistol Without a License after allegedly firing a shot during an argument, with no injuries reported.
Lawyers for a trio of defendants accused in a high-profile murder case aggressively questioned the lead detective about apparent inconsistencies in the evidence before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson in a Dec.16 detention hearing.
Naqwan Lucas, 19, his brother Jailen Lucas, 17, and Kelvin Thomas, 17, are charged with conspiracy, first-degree premeditated murder while armed in a drive-by or random shooting, four counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, three counts of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and nine counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of a House of Representatives intern, 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym.
The incident occurred on June 30 on the 1200 block of 7th Street, NW. The shooting also injured a woman and a 16-year-old boy.
Naqwan is also charged with first-degree premeditated murder, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, obstruction of justice, tampering with physical evidence, destruction of property, and second-degree theft for his alleged involvement in the death of 17-year-old Zoey Kelley on July 4 on the 1700 block of Benning Road, NE.
According to court documents, Kelley was Naqwan’s girlfriend. He was arrested on Oct. 29 in Maryland, while his co-defendants were arrested in September.
Kevann Gardner, Thomas’ attorney, detailed what he claimed were inaccuracies in the 66 page police affidavit defended by the lead detective in the investigation.
The detective who said he was the “quarterback of the evidence” struggled at times to respond to Gardner’s questions. Gardner asked the detective if he found any “forensic” evidence from Thomas that police could test. The officer did not.
While the report says there were 30 shell casings found, but only for a .9 mm and .223mm weapons,Gardner raised the possibility there may have been three weapons involved.
The detective said a microscopic exam had not been conducted but an outside expert said there was evidence of three guns.
As for the fatal wound, the detective admitted he didn’t know the order or whether the victim was turned around or in what position he was facing the shooter.
Gardner was also critical about how the 79 cartridge casings at the scene were collected, suggesting they could have been contaminated with other DNA, or weren’t “sterile.”.
“You say the best way to collect them is sterile?” “That’s what you said in your report,” said Gardner.
The detective said he didn’t know if sterile collection was the best method. Although detectable DNA doesn’t always have to come from a perfectly clean sample, it is preferred.
Gardner’s inquisition continued regarding a witness statement that there was a lone gunman.
“That was incorrect,” said the detective.
The detective also struggled to recall the personnel involved in the investigation from other agencies.
“You have me confused,” said the officer.
Gardner was particularly critical of a procedure to identify Thomas by a special police officer who was initially presented with an image of Thomas, then advised to search for a match at a specific location in surveillance footage.
“When he identified Thomas was a picture sitting in front of him?” asked Gardner.
The detective said he didn’t know.
Terrence Austin, Jailen Lucas’ attorney, suggested the crime resulted from gang rivalry. Austin said a witness claimed that Thomas was involved in a crew that had beef with other neighborhood groups that may have been involved in the shooting.
Austin saida witness at a bus stop who was wounded in the shooting said he saw possible assailants on bikes and in a car raising a possible self-defense claim.
He also said a black Acura said to be used in the attack was located in Prince George’s County, but didn’t contain any of Lucas’ fingerprints.
The detective said GPS cell data put Lucas near the site of the shooting, but no text messages were recovered. In terms of identification,he said the shooters were wearing black pants. One had Jordan 1 tennis shoes. Further, he said Lucas had a distinctive tattoo on his left forearm.
“We have so much video, it’s unbelieveable,” said the detective.
In closing, Steven Kiersh, Naqwan Lewis’ attorney said, there’s no DNA evidence, no fingerprints, no ballistics or cell site data. “What this case is based on is identification…All we are left with is biased witnesses making identification,” he said.
Arguing for release to home confinement, Gardner said that Thomas has a strong support system and helps his three younger siblings and his mom. Further, he received the highest grades while incarcerated at the Youth Services Center (YSC).
Austin maintained his client has done nothing that suggests a crime of violence, and that the case against him is circumstantial based on misidentification.
In contrast, the prosecution argued for continued detention saying, “an innocent bystander lost his life in downtown DC.” He noted that probable cause had already been found, and claimed the identification of the defendants was solid.
In finding for detention, Judge Dayson said the prosecution had made its case and the crime “ended in one person’s loss of life…and frankly putting quite a few people at risk.”
The next hearing in the case is scheduled for April 10.
In a crime DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman described as “pretty brutal,” Keimontay Holston, 22, was sentenced to 45 months for a non-fatal stabbing of a fellow inmate at the DC jail while the victim was sleeping.
According to court documents, on Jan. 2, Holston entered a cell at the jail on the 1900 block of D Street, SE and repeatedly stabbed the victim. The man, says the police report, suffered from ten stab wounds to the head, left abdomen, front left shoulder, twice in the left elbow, right forearm, back of both shoulders, scapula area, and middle of the spine The report indicates that the victim had blood running down his back.
Holston pleaded guilty to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon.
In his argument for a 45-month sentence at a hearing on Dec. 11, the prosecutor said, “The jail is a dangerous and violent place because of conduct like we’re considering right now.”
Defense attorney Camille Wagner said she wasn’t trying to make excuses for what happened but Holston was held in a maximum security part of the jail she termed, “a complete disaster” where people “eat or be eaten.”
The victim chose not to make an impact statement at the hearing.
Judge Edelman noted that while Hoston did accept responsibility, he rejected an earlier plea deal. The stabbing, he said, followed a conviction for possessing a machine gun in September and subsequent sentencing to 24 months, with 12 months suspended for time served.
Wagner, in contrast, characterized Holston as a very smart man who should be given a chance to succeed and he wants to do better.
“I accept full responsibility for my actions,” Holston said.
Even so, said the judge, “You haven’t made that step forward.” He denied applying the Youth Rehabilitation Act which would seal the defendant’s record.
Ultimately, Judge Edelman sentenced Holston to 45 months, suspending 15 months for time served. Holston must also get a mental health assessment and pay $100 to the Victims of Violent Crimes Fund.
One co-defendant pleaded guilty to manslaughter while his co-defendant agreed to a trial in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Dec. 12.
Roy Jordan, 22, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, two counts of possession of a firearm by a convict, and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Gary Lavon Love III on the 4600 block of South Capitol Street, SW, on Nov. 20, 2023.
Donell Thomas, 33, is charged with accessory after the fact for assault with intent to kill while armed for his alleged involvement in helping Jordan avoid prosecution.
Jordan’s defense attorney, Antoini Jones, alerted Judge Brandt that his client agreed to plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed for the crime which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.
The prosecutor said that had the case gone to trial, Jordan would have been found guilty of Love’s fatal shooting in what amounted to a gun battle. However, the prosecutor said Jordan did not fire in self-defense and that he was “the aggressor” in the incident.
Judge Brandt detailed the rights that Jordan was waiving with his plea including a jury trial and an appeal of his case if convicted. When Jordan acknowledged the terms, Judge Brandt said, “I find him guilty.” In return for the guilty plea, the prosecutor agreed to drop the remaining charges against Jordan.
Meanwhile, Jordan and Thomas had been offered a “wired” plea meaning that both defendants would have to accept the terms for the agreement to be valid. However, during negotiations, the pleas became “unwired”.
Now Thomas is scheduled to stand trial as an accessory after the fact on May 26, 2026. He is represented by Jesse Winograd.
DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt lavished praise on murder suspect Howard Fritts, 59, in a hearing on Dec. 12.
“I’m so proud of you,” said the judge to Fritts, lauding his employment as a contract worker and congratulating him for getting married.
His attorney, Jessica Willis, said her client is “doing phenomenally.”
Fritts is charged with first-degree murder for his alleged involvement in a violent argument with Charlie Miller, 46, on May 29, 2022, on the 900 block of 9th Street, NW.
According to court documents, Fritts allegedly shot Miller in the head after inflicting injuries to his elbows, knees and face and cutting his forehead. When Fritts spoke with Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers after his arrest on June 1, 2022, he said he got into a physical fight after he asked Miller to stop recording him on his phone.
Fritts denied shooting Miller, saying he had never “shot a gun a day in his life.”
Miller was released under high intensity supervision (HISP) in July, 2022. In October of that year the court granted Fritts permission to travel to help his family, due to his total compliance with release conditions.
Another court report said Fritts had been in full compliance with his release conditions in May of 2023. Other than a minor slip up in January 2024, Fritts has continued to abide by his release terms.
Meanwhile, the case against him is proceeding. The prosecutor said she plans to call as many as 20 witnesses in a trial that could last a week-and-a-half. Fritts appeared remotely wearing a buttoned up blue shirt but remained silent throughout the hearing.
Judge Brandt said the defendant is not the same person who appeared before her initially. “His evolution is remarkable.”
Fritts jury trial is set for Oct. 28, 2026.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 19-year-old Langston Wedge in connection with a shooting on Nov. 2 on Bladensburg Road, NE, which injured five people. Wedge was charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault While Armed and two counts of Possession of a Firearm During a Crime of Violence. The victims, three adult females and two adult males, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
