DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro ordered a defendant detained pending trial after finding he failed to comply with pretrial supervision since his release, during a hearing on July 2.
Devirio Williams, 24, is charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, receiving stolen property valued at $1,000 or more, and tampering with physical evidence. These charges stem from his alleged involvement in a carjacking incident that occurred on Nov. 21. 2025, near Minnesota Ave and Benning Road, NE, and a subsequent crash at the intersection of New York and Montana Avenues, NE.
During the hearing, a representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) told Judge Di Toro that Williams, who was released on personal recognizance in November of 2025, never verified his address, never reported to Room C301 in the courhouse as ordered, and had no contact with pretrial services from November 22, 2025 through at least May 4.
The representative added that a pretrial judicial action was submitted in June, flagging the loss of contact from the defendant. Despite PSA reaching Williams’ family member, and alerting him of the notice to reach out to them, he failed to do so.
Court records show Williams failed to appear at a June 2 hearing despite having more than a month’s notice, prompting Judge Di Torso to issue a bench warrant.
The representative from PSA told the court that if release was not revoked, she would request a judicial warning and an immediate check-in before Williams left the building. The prosecutors cited his full non-compliance history and prior probation revocation, requesting detention.
Defense counsel Lucas Dansie acknowledged the compliance failures and asked the court to continue release through trial, pointing to Williams’ appearance at the hearing as a sign of commitment. Williams’ mother was also present in court.
Judge Di Toro ordered Williams detained without bond, siding with the prosecutor’s request for a step-back, meaning return to jail.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on Sept. 24
