Prosecutor: Jarod Yorkshire is “knee deep in murder”

A judge found probable cause that Jarod Yorkshire committed first-degree murder and obstruction of justice for his alleged role in the death of Derrick Ragland. Yorkshire, 21, is the second suspect linked to Ragland’s murder. In September, a judge declared a mistrial in the case against Raymond Faunteroy after jurors couldn’t reach a verdict on … Read more →

Jarod Yorkshire Charged in the Murder of Derrick Ragland

A judge ordered Jarod Yorkshire held Tuesday on suspicion of first-degree murder and obstruction of justice in connection with the December 2011 shooting death of 19-year-old Derrick Ragland. Yorkshire, 21, is the second suspect charged for Ragland’s murder. Raymond Faunteroy’s trial ended with a hung jury in September. Charging documents state that Faunteroy shot and … Read more →

Second Suspect Arrested for Derrick Ragland’s Murder

A 21-year-old D.C. man has been arrested for the 2011 murder of Derrick Ragland, according to MPD. Jarod Yorkshire is suspected of first-degree murder and obstruction of justice in connection with Ragland’s death. Police found 19-year-old Ragland suffering from gunshot wounds in the 1000 block of Taylor Street, Northeast just before 6:00 p.m. on Dec. … Read more →

Raymond Faunteroy Murder Case Ends in Mistrial

Judge Jennifer Anderson declared a mistrial Tuesday in the case against Raymond Faunteroy after jurors were unable to agree on a verdict for any of his charges. Faunteroy is charged with premeditated first-degree murder while armed and two weapons charge in connection with the 2011 murder of 19-year-old Derrick Ragland. “We have taken a vote … Read more →

Jury Begins Deliberations in Raymond Faunteroy Murder Trial

As the trial of Raymond Faunteroy came to a close Friday, prosecutors argued that the testimony of multiple eyewitnesses proves that Faunteroy shot and killed Derrick Ragland in an alley on Dec. 19, 2011. Even if some of those witnesses’ statements seem questionable. “I didn’t choose the witnesses,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Glenn Kirshner said during … Read more →

Opening Statements Heard in Raymond Faunteroy Murder Trial

Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the murder trial of Raymond Faunteroy agree that Derrick Ragland helped rob Faunteroy days before Ragland was shot to death. But that’s where the agreement ends. Assistant United States Attorney Michael Spence said Tuesday that the robbery motivated Faunteroy to wait in an alley wearing a black ski mask for … Read more →

Raymond Faunteroy Pleads Innocent in Death of Derrick Ragland

Raymond Faunteroy pled innocent Friday to first-degree murder while armed and two weapons charges in connection with the shooting death of Derrick Ragland. Ragland was gunned down in the 1000 block of Taylor Street Northeast on Dec. 19, 2011. Charging documents in the case allege that Faunteroy attempted to purchase a gun from Ragland just … Read more →

Substantial Probability” Finding in Gun Ruse Revenge Killing

Judge Thomas Motley on Wednesday found substantial probability for the first-degree murder charge against Raymond Faunteroy. Faunteroy, 26, is accused in the shooting death of nineteen-year-old Derrick Ragland. Prosecutors believe that Faunteroy shot Ragland out of revenge; just days before Ragland was killed, Faunteroy is believed to have tried to buy a gun from him. … Read more →

Raymond Faunteroy to Seek Private Attorney for Murder Charge Defense

The preliminary hearing for Raymond Faunteroy was postponed today at the request of his attorney. Faunteroy, 26, is suspected in the murder of 19-year-old Derrick Ragland in Northeast D.C. last December. Faunteroy was presented with the charge of first-degree murder on March 21. According to charging documents, before the shooting, Faunteroy was robbed by Ragland … Read more →

Raymond Faunteroy, 26, Arrested in Death of Derrick Ragland

A 26-year-old DC man arrested in Arlington County, VA last week has been brought to DC to be charged in the Dec. 2011 shooting death of 19-year-old Derrick Ragland. The suspect, Raymond Faunteroy, could be presented with the charge of first-degree murder while armed today. Ragaland was shot several times just before 6 p.m. on … Read more →

Raymond Faunteroy

  • Arrested: March 20, 2012
  • Age: 28
  • Gender: Male
  • Race: Black

Pleaded guilty in the Dec. 19, 2011, death of Derrick Ragland.