Dominic Alonzo Stewart, 54, of District Heights
UPDATE 10/11/2023: Detectives continuing to investigate the double homicide that occurred at Jimmie’s Paddock on September 29 have identified a second suspect involved in the case.
Dominic Alonzo Stewart, 54, of District Heights, was with the suspect, James Coffen, when shots were fired in the parking lot. Stewart also fired rounds from a handgun during the incident. Coffen was arrested on the day the shooting occurred.
Stewart was located in Virginia and was recently extradited to Charles County where he was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder and other related charges.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Weaver at 301-609-6571. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app. The investigation is ongoing.
James Fred Coffen, 45, of White Plains
UPDATE 10/4/2023: Court documents added: On September 29 at 12:02 a.m., officers responded to Jimmie’s Paddock on Crain Highway in White Plains, for multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting.
Officers arrived on the scene to find a male victim (identified as Fleming) laying on the sidewalk in front of the establishment, and female victim (identified as Logan) laying inside the bar near the front entrance with both victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Witnesses and video found the suspect, later identified as James Fred Coffen, age 45 of White Plains, was involved in a verbal dispute with Fleming, and showed Coffen walk to a vehicle in the parking lot while continuing to exchange words with the victim.
Gunshots were fired from the area of the vehicle Coffen walked to and then video showed a blue 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe drive towards the area of the front of the bar, the drivers window rolled down and Coffen was observed firing a handgun at the male victim and front foor of the bar.
Detectives stated they believed Logan was an innocent bystander and unrelated to the two groups that were arguing.
Detectives recognized Coffen from previous arrests, a search warrant was obtained for his child’s mothers residence and the blue Tahoe which was located in White Plains. Police recovered the vehicle and recovered the handgun from the center console of the vehicle. Coffen was placed under arrested inside the home with evidence being located.
9/29/2023: On September 29 at 12:02 a.m., patrol officers responded to Jimmie’s Paddock on Crain Highway in White Plains, after receiving several calls reporting a shooting.
When officers arrived, they located an adult male and adult female with gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a hospital where they were pronounced deceased. The victims have been identified as Mariah Termetrice Logan, 27, of Waldorf, and Paul Ernest Fleming, 36, of Indian Head.
A preliminary investigation revealed that during the evening, for unknown reasons, an altercation took place between two groups at the business, including a male later identified by detectives as James Fred Coffen, 45, of White Plains. Both Fleming and Coffen left the business, at which point gunshots were fired and Fleming was struck. During the shooting, a bullet entered the business and struck Logan who was inside.
This morning, detectives located Coffen at a residence and placed him under arrest.
Coffen is charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and other related charges.
He is currently being held at the Charles County Detention Center awaiting a court appearance.
Detectives are continuing to investigate, and ask anyone with information to call Detective Worley at 301-609-6518. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app.
Additional details will be released when they become available.
UPDATE @ 9:20 a.m.: On September 29 at 12:02 a.m., officers responded to the report of gunfire at Jimmie’s Paddock in White Plains.
Two people with gunshot wounds were located and were transported to a hospital where they were pronounced deceased.
Detectives are working on a motive and following leads.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Worley at 301-609-6518.
Additional details are not being released at this time but will be released when avaialabe.
9/29/2023: On Friday, September 29, 2023, at approximately 12:05 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Jimmie’s Paddock located at 4740 Crain Highway in White Plains, for the reported shooting.
911 callers reported at least two to three victims were shot. Police officers quickly arrived on the scene and received reports of three victims were shot, with two being located outside and one inside the business.
Fire and EMS personnel continued into the scene and located at 27-year-old female and a 30-year-old male with gunshot wounds to the upper body.
Both victims were transported to an area hospital with CPR in progress. A third victim was not located on the scene.
The incident is actively under investigation and updates will be provided when they become available.
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