Data Archives - D.C. Witness

Judge Warns Stabbing Defendant to Comply With Probation

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno admonished a stabbing defendant to follow probation requirements during a hearing on July 14. Tywanna Johnson, 33, is charged with robbery while armed, assault... Read More

Shooting Defendant Rejects Plea Offer

By Armaan Raza , Taylor Brown - July 9, 2025
Daily Stories | Data | Domestic Violence | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details A shooting defendant rejected a plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on July 9. Jory Sydnor, 25, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while... Read More

Judge Denies Motions to Suppress Evidence in Upcoming Shooting Trial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied multiple defense motions that would suppress the prosecution’s accumulation of evidence leading up to a three co-defendant trial on June 27. Purnell Jackson,... Read More

2 defendants, 2 trials, and many lawyers=a scheduling nightmare.

Details DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean on June 25 heard a request to several a joint trial for two men charged with carjacking because of scheduling issues. Derrick Coltrane, 40,... Read More

Judge faces “catch 22” in stabbing case evidence.

Details DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean questioned her legal authority to release a defendant’s medical records for expert review during a hearing on July 30. Shawn Dyson, 45, is charged... Read More

Stabbing Defendant Granted Modified Release Conditions

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan granted a stabbing defendant’s request for changes in release in a July 1 hearing. Lawrence Twisdale, 49, was sentenced to two counts of assault... Read More

Judge Denies Defendant’s Release in Carjacking Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur denied the request for release of a carjacking defendant during a July 1 hearing. Raysean Brown, 29, is charged with three counts of assault... Read More

‘I Just Feel Discriminated Against,’ Says Mass Shooting Defendant Demanding Mistrial

Details A defendant in a six-defendant trial demanded a mistrial based on fears the jury would be unfair in a trial before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on June 24.... Read More

‘I Was Probably Being a Bit Much’ Says Defendant, Pleading Guilty to Assault

Details Sharae Hicks will be released from incarceration after pleading guilty to minor assault and attempted felony violation of the Bail Reform Act as determined by DC Superior Court Judge Judith... Read More

Judge Won’t Stop Shooting Witness From Testifying

By Ankush Dwivedi [former] - April 24, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Data | Shooting |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson delayed a jury trial in a shooting to allow time to discuss the prosecution’s motion to suppress testimony from a defense witness on April... Read More

document: MPD Arrests Man for Three Separate Stabbings

By D.C. Witness Staff - April 23, 2025
Daily Stories | Data | Documents |

Details April 9, 2025 (Washington, DC) – The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man who was wanted in three separate stabbings in the Sixth District. On Friday, February... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating Southeast Homicide

By D.C. Witness Staff - April 23, 2025
Daily Stories | Data | Documents |

Details April 10, 2025 (Washington, DC) – The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Southeast. On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Seventh District officers responded... Read More