A non-fatal shooting defendant entered into a plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz during a status hearing Feb. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz urged parties to continue plea negotiations during a hearing for a shooting defendant on Feb. Read more »

A shooting defendant waived his right to independently test DNA evidence on June 6 before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz.  Demarco Bates, 28, is charged with four counts of assault with intent to kill, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, two counts of destruction of property less than $1000, and possession of a controlled substance. Read more »

Alvin Thomas, Jr., the defense attorney for Demarco Bates, informed the court that his client was rejecting a plea offer extended by the prosecution at a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on May 16. Read more »

A shooting defendant declined a plea offer during a hearing on Oct. Read more »

A shooting defendant waived the right to a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond on June 12.  Demarco Darrell Bates, 27, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of firearm during crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm for his alleged involvement in a shooting incident that occurred on April 10 on the 2700 block of Langston Place, SE. Read more »

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest was made in connection to a shooting that occurred on April 10 on the 2700 block of Langston Place, SE. Read more »