LA PLATA, Md. — A Charles County judge denied bond Thursday for Dayton James Webber, the La Plata man charged in the March shooting death of Bradrick Michael Wells, ordering him to remain behind bars while awaiting trial.
Webber, 28, who is a quadruple amputee, appeared Aug. 27, 2026, before Charles County Circuit Court Judge William R. Greer Jr. after his defense requested a second bond review.
Webber has been held without bond in connection with Wells’ March 22 killing.
Before Greer issued his ruling, prosecutors called Wells’ mother, Anita Stewart-Murchison, to testify.
During emotional testimony, Stewart-Murchison spoke about the impact of her son’s death and expressed concerns about public safety if Webber were released.
She also described listening to the defense argue that Webber acted in self-defense as agonizing.
After hearing arguments and testimony, Greer denied the defense motion and ordered Webber to remain held without bail.
The BayNet previously reported that two people flagged down officers near La Plata Road and Radio Station Road after witnessing a shooting inside a vehicle around 10:25 p.m. March 22.
Investigators allege Webber was driving with Wells in the front passenger seat when the two became involved in an argument. Webber allegedly shot Wells twice in the head during the confrontation.
Two other people were seated in the back of the vehicle. Investigators allege Webber asked them to help remove Wells from the vehicle, but they refused, got out and alerted authorities.
Nearly two hours later, a resident along Newport Church Road in Charlotte Hall called 911 after finding Wells in a yard. Wells was pronounced dead at the scene.
Webber was later located in Charlottesville, Virginia, after investigators tracked his vehicle there. He was taken into custody after receiving treatment at a hospital and was extradited to Charles County on March 31.
During an April 1 bond review, Webber’s attorneys argued the shooting was an act of self-defense and maintained that he feared for his life. A judge denied his release and ordered him held without bond.
Webber was later indicted on charges including first-degree murder, use of a firearm in a felony or violent crime, reckless endangerment and handgun offenses.
Ahead of Thursday’s hearing, Wells’ family publicly urged the court to keep Webber behind bars, with Stewart-Murchison previously telling FOX 5 DC that she did not believe Webber should be allowed to return home while the case remained pending.
His case was previously delayed after prosecutors requested additional time while awaiting DNA analysis.
Webber is scheduled to return to court for another hearing in November.
His trial is now scheduled to begin in February 2027.
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