Homicide Defendant in Detox is Missing From Court
On July 14, a defendant was absent from court because he’s in drug detox. Ronnie Melson, 42, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and possession of a firearm during…
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On July 14, a defendant was absent from court because he’s in drug detox. Ronnie Melson, 42, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and possession of a firearm during…
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On July 11, during a preliminary hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe found probable cause that Justin Borum was the perpetrator of a homicide.. Borum, 33, is charged with…
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During a status hearing on June 1, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe denied the release of a defendant in a 2022 murder case following surveillance footage allegedly showing him…
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During a status hearing on March 15, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe confirmed that the defendant is currently in drug treatment. Ronnie Melson, 42, is charged with first-degree murder…
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During a status hearing on March 7, a judge told a defendant he was at risk of going back to jail after he tested positive for fentanyl. Ronnie Melson, 42,…
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During a Feb. 3 status hearing, defense attorneys for multiple co-defendants charged in a conspiracy case argued that the separation order the prosecution imposed has been a “logistical nightmare for…
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Rounding out the eighth week of a triple-defendant homicide trial, the defense presented their closing statements on Nov. 17. Derek Turner, 31, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, unlawful…
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A murder defendant’s attorneys requested their client’s release from the custody of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS). This request was denied during a Jan. 24 hearing. Michael Mason,…
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A DC Superior Court judge heard multiple motions ahead of a murder trial expected to include at least 90 government witnesses. Ronnika Jennings, a former civilian member of the Metropolitan…
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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating three homicides that occurred on Oct. 22. At approximately 9:37 a.m. police responded to the 4900 block of East Capitol Street, SE, due…
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A DC Superior Court judge continued a May 18 hearing for a murder case that is currently awaiting indictment. Dajuan Jones, 20, and Michael Mason, 17, are charged with first-degree…
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A DC Superior Court judge rescheduled hearings today for two defendants in two seperate murder cases. Michael Mason is charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed, assault with…
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