Murder Defendants Discuss Possible Plea Offer
During a status hearing Aug. 20, two murder defendants were scheduled for another status hearing, so the parties would have time to discuss a plea offer. Kewon Hunter and Stephon Evans…
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During a status hearing Aug. 20, two murder defendants were scheduled for another status hearing, so the parties would have time to discuss a plea offer. Kewon Hunter and Stephon Evans…
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The Metropolitan Police Department made a fifth arrest July 26 in connections to a homicide that occurred on Jan. 29. According to a press release, officers arrested 22-year-old Naquel Henderson…
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During a preliminary hearing July 10, a DC Superior Court judge found probable cause that a defendant was part of a gang-related murder. Tavist Alston is charged with first-degree murder…
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A prosecutor told a DC Superior Court judge July 2 that the prosecution would probably need the full nine months to secure an indictment for two murder defendants. Stephon Evans…
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The Metropolitan Police Department arrested June 26 the fourth suspect in a fatal shooting in January. According to a press release, 25-year-old Tavist Alston is charged with first-degree murder while…
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The prosecution charged another teen in connection with a homicide that occurred during the summer of 2018. Stephon Evans was charged with conspiracy, first-degree murder while armed, possession of a…
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A murder defendant pleaded guilty May 14 to his role in a 22-year-old man’s death. Carlos Turner pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed and conspiracy to commit a crime…
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Gun-related homicides are turning out to be more of a problem in Washington, DC than it was two years ago when a Metropolitan Police Department gun recovery program was implemented…
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On April 5, a judge denied releasing a murder defendant on bail. Alonzo Brown, Stephon Evans and Carlos Turner are charged with first-degree murder while armed for their alleged roles…
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During a hearing Feb. 15, a D.C. Superior Court judge agreed to delay a preliminary hearing for a January homicide. Alonzo Brown, Stephon Evans and Carlos Turner, 20, are charged with first-degree…
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The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a third person Feb. 8 in connection to the death of a 22-year-old man. Carlos Turner is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his…
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As Washington, DC moved into a new year, so did violent crime. D.C. Witness data shows that homicides increased by nearly 46 percent from December. There were 19 homicides in…
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