WASHINGTON, D.C. – A 22-year-old man from Washington, D.C., has pleaded guilty to charges related to a carjacking and firearms offenses that occurred in January 2025, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Dominick Carter entered his plea in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia on Tuesday, facing serious charges that highlight ongoing public safety concerns in the capital.
Carter pleaded guilty to one count of carjacking and one count of carrying a pistol without a license. The sentencing guidelines for carjacking range from 36 to 84 months in prison, with a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years. For the charge of carrying a pistol without a license, the guidelines suggest a sentence of 6 to 24 months. His co-defendant, De’Shean Dean, previously accepted a guilty plea for similar charges and was sentenced to seven years in prison last year.
The incident in question took place on January 21, 2025, when two victims traveled from Maryland to an apartment building located at 1641 W Street, SE, to purchase marijuana. Upon arriving, they met Carter and entered the apartment, where Dean emerged brandishing a firearm. The two men subsequently forced the victims into their own vehicle and drove them to the Anacostia Metro Station, where they ordered the victims out and fled in the stolen car.
According to court documents, Carter was in possession of a firearm at the time of the offense, although he did not have a license to carry it in the District of Columbia. He was arrested on February 28, 2026, and has remained in custody since his arrest. The Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to address violent crime in the area, with Interim Chief Jeffery Carroll announcing the investigation’s details.
Sentencing for Carter is scheduled for October 2, 2026. This case underscores the ongoing challenges faced by local law enforcement in combating carjackings and gun-related offenses within the city, particularly in neighborhoods that have seen rising crime rates.
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