New Orleans, Louisiana – In a shocking turn of events, Onis Washington, a 25-year-old resident of South Carolina, has pleaded guilty to committing a carjacking in the city of New Orleans.
The crime took place on January 2, 2022, in the 1000 block of Carondelet Street, where Washington and his co-defendant forcefully stole a car from the victim and fled in the stolen vehicle.
According to reports, the Louisiana State Police and the New Orleans Police Department tracked and located the vehicle, but it refused to stop. Following a chase, Washington and his co-defendant hit several vehicles and crashed the stolen vehicle, before fleeing on foot.
Washington was later arrested in South Carolina.
The U.S. Attorney’s office announced that Washington faces a maximum sentence of 15 years of imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000, up to 3 years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment of $100.00.
Washington’s sentencing is scheduled for May 28, 2024.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Louisiana State Police, and the New Orleans Police Department in bringing Washington to justice.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Inga Petrovich of the Violent Crime Unit.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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