Frank Lee Blanding pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of aggravated assault for the fight that left Benjamin Jennings dead on July 6, 2014. Jennings, 57, was found lying unconscious and unresponsive on Bladensburg Road Northeast after a confrontation with Blanding. He died a day later at a local hospital. Blanding, 21, was originally charged … Read more →
A judge found probable cause Friday in the case against Frank Lee Blanding in connection to the death of Benjamin Jennings after he waived his right to a preliminary hearing. On July 6, Jennings, 57, was found lying unconscious and unresponsive on Bladensburg Road Northeast after an altercation with Blanding. He died a day later … Read more →
MPD has identified a homeless man who died after an altercation on Bladensburg Road Northeast last weekend as 57-year-old Benjamin Jennings. Police found Jennings lying unconscious and unresponsive in the roadway, according to a statement. He died a day later at a local hospital. Frank Lee Blanding, 20, was arrested on July 10 on suspicion … Read more →
Update: The victim in this case has been identified as 57-year-old Benjamin Jennings. This post has been updated with his name. Frank Lee Branding was released into high-intensity supervision Friday after his arrest Thursday. He is suspected of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the July 6 death of Benjamin Jennings. Police found Jennings at around … Read more →
A man found beaten Sunday night in Northeast DC has died of his injuries and police have ruled the case a homicide. The man was found unconscious in the 1200 block of Bladensburg Road, Northeast shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday, July 6. He died the following evening. Police have not identified him. A press release … Read more →
