Crime & Safety
Upper Marlboro Teen Charged in VA Killing Was Out On Bond
UVA student Ryan Christopher Simms, 19, was awaiting sentencing for a robbery committed last year.
The Upper Marlboro teen and Virginia State University (VSU) student being sought for the fatal shooting of a Petersburg, VA man was out on bond awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to two robbery counts in Prince George's County, reported the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
.
Simms was free on bond prior to his Feb. 14 trial. According to John Erzen, communications director for the state's attorney, prosecutors did not object to him remaining free pending his May 18 sentencing so that he could finish his semester at VSU, reported the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Find out what's happening in Upper Marlborowith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Simms, a student at VSU, is majoring in health, physical education and recreation/dance. He is still at large.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here