WASHINGTON – Dajuane Goode, a 25-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court on charges related to the possession of fentanyl and carjacking. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced the plea during a recent briefing, emphasizing the dangers posed by drug trafficking and armed robbery in the community.
Goode pleaded guilty to unlawful possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a mixture containing a detectable amount of fentanyl. Additionally, he accepted responsibility for a separate carjacking incident. Sentencing has been set for February 26, 2027, by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich, who accepted the plea.
According to court documents, the carjacking occurred on February 13, 2024, when Goode arranged to meet a victim in Southeast D.C. Upon arrival, Goode entered the victim’s vehicle, brandished a firearm, and, along with two accomplices, forced the victim into the trunk. The victim managed to escape by using the emergency release while the vehicle was still in motion.
In a related incident on May 28, 2024, Goode was driving a stolen 2023 Gray BMW X3 in Maryland when he was spotted by officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department. Despite attempts to stop him, Goode fled, leading to a chase that ended in Northeast D.C. After abandoning the vehicle, he attempted to evade capture by jumping over residential fences before being apprehended by law enforcement.
The U.S. Attorney’s office highlighted the seriousness of Goode’s actions, noting that trafficking fentanyl is particularly hazardous to public safety. This case serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes and violence in the District.
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