United States v. Garrett

In August 2025, Defendant fled in a Honda car when surge task force officers attempted to stop him for vehicular DC code violations. A police chase through streets and alleys ensued with Defendant speeding, running red lights, driving on the wrong side of the street and clipping an officer on foot until he was apprehended.

United States v. Garrett

Case Details
  • Case No.: 1:25-cr-00377
  • Case Filed: December 03, 2025
  • Jurisdiction: D.D.C.
  • Charges: 18 U.S.C. 111
  • Case Outcome: Guilty - Plea
  • Judge: Sullivan, Emmet G.
  • US Attorney: Ellison, Blake J.
  • Defendant(s): Garrett, Jahari Shujaa
  • Defense Attorney: Jackson, Melissa Joy
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