Before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on June 25, the defense claimed a neuropsychologist determined a homicide defendant was not mentally competent when he accepted a plea deal. Read more »

A defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges stemming from two drive-by shootings, before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on June 25.  Jayden Wells, 19, is charged with conspiracy, first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed against a minor, two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, and four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for his alleged involvement in two drive-by shootings in the Petworth neighborhood on April 29, 2025. Read more »

“They don’t care that they’re violent. Read more »

A defendant accepted a plea deal for two drive-by shootings that occurred minutes apart, killing one person, before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on Jan. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan decided to wait until he had legal confirmation before suppressing nearly all evidence in a nonfatal shooting case on Nov. Read more »

The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that took place on the 500 block of 60th Street, NE on Feb. Read more »