Preliminary Hearing Rescheduled for Homicide Defendant Amidst Mental Evaluation Request

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On Jan. 2, a homicide defendant’s preliminary hearing was continued, in addition to his being ordered to receive a full mental competency evaluation by DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein.

Ronzoni Jackson, 24, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the murders of 28-year-old Octavio Quintano and 35-year-old Osmine Quintano on Dec. 12, on the 2300 block of 4th Street, NE.

Judge Epstein informed the court that a doctor from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) requested a full mental competency evaluation be done on Jackson, and that he would be ordering the study as a result.

Additionally, the prosecution informed the court that they want the scheduled preliminary hearing postponed and Jackson’s defense attorney, Sellano Simmons, agreed. Judge Epstein then granted this request for continuance.

Parties are expected to reconvene on Feb. 16.

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