Several criminal cases were scheduled for trial or pre-trial conferences during an Oct. 30 reception court hearing before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland.
Nathaniel Lightford III,19 is set to begin his trial on January 20, 2027 for his alleged involvement in the killing of Cintron A. Allen at 2500 block of Terra Firma Road on Jan 14. Lightford is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and multiple gun offenses.
Deluntae Boyd, 36 will be tried in Feb. 2027 for the murder of Robert Horstman outside of a Checker’s restaurant at 5300 Moravia Road on April 17, 2024. According to charging documents, after an argument ensued between Boyd and the victim, the defendant pushed Horstman to the ground, causing him to hit his head on the table then allegedly punching the victim in the face twice. Footage purports to show Boyd stomping on the head of the victim eight times who succumbed to his injuries moments later. The defendant is charged with first-degree murder and robbery.
He is set to appear before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Levi Zaslow starting Feb 23, 2027.
Marvin David Harrison, 21 is scheduled to return to reception court on Nov. 20 as the state prosecutor is yet to speak with the victim in the case and prepare a plea offer. According to charging documents, Harison is alleged to have shot a man in the leg after an argument at the 3400 block of Reisterstown Road on May 13. He is charged with attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, reckless endangerment and several firearm offenses.
Khalil McWilliams, 19 is scheduled to begin trial in Feb, 2027 for his alleged role in a shooting that took place near the 300 block of S. Central Avenue on June 5. Surveillance footage captured McWilliams and two other unidentified individuals walking eastbound on the 1000 block of E. Lombard Street. As they approached the side parking lot area, McWilliams appeared to be looking at an individual across the street on Horseradish Lane. He allegedly began to shoot in the direction of the individual. At which point, the unidentified individual began to shoot back. Further, an additional unidentified suspect also fired two additional rounds at the defendant.
He is set to appear for trial before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Cynthia H. Jones on Feb 27, 2027
