Syracuse Man Pleaded Guilty to Attempted Murder
Dewitt Rohadfox admitted to his role as a getaway driver in a shooting that occurred on Lincoln Park Drive.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Crime — General
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Dewitt Rohadfox has pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in Syracuse. The 20-year-old defendant admitted to acting as a getaway driver during a July 25, 2025, shooting on the 100 block of Lincoln Park Drive.
Why it matters
The plea agreement brings a resolution to the attempted murder case while addressing an underlying probation violation for the defendant. This case is tied to a broader criminal investigation involving co-conspirators who were involved in a separate fatal shooting.
Rohadfox pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon. He is scheduled for sentencing on November 10, 2026, following his admission to participating as a getaway driver in the Lincoln Park Drive incident.
The players
Dewitt Rohadfox
He is a 20-year-old defendant who served as a getaway driver in a July 2025 shooting incident.
Alijah Barroso
He is a 17-year-old co-conspirator who previously pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Noelle Cummings
She is an 18-year-old co-conspirator who also pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the death of Juan J. Rodriguez Jr.
Juan J. Rodriguez Jr.
He was a 22-year-old victim killed in a shooting on June 8, 2025.
The details
Rohadfox, who served as a getaway driver for co-defendants Alijah Barroso and Noelle Cummings, pleaded guilty under a plea deal that mandates a 10-year prison sentence. While the July 25 incident resulted in no injuries, it is part of a larger legal history involving the same co-conspirators who were previously convicted for the June 8, 2025, death of 22-year-old Juan J. Rodriguez Jr.
Timeline
June 8, 2025: Juan J. Rodriguez Jr. was fatally shot.
July 25, 2025: The attempted murder occurred on Lincoln Park Drive.
October 14, 2026: Dewitt Rohadfox pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
November 10, 2026: Rohadfox is scheduled to be sentenced.
Legal Context
This case follows the established criminal proceedings regarding the homicide of Juan J. Rodriguez Jr. involving the same co-conspirators. The legal outcome reflects how multi-defendant criminal investigations are resolved through sequential plea agreements across related violent incidents.
The resolution of this case through a plea agreement closes a chapter on local criminal activity involving the individuals involved in the Lincoln Park Drive shooting. The legal proceedings clarify the accountability of those involved in recent violence, contributing to the administrative processing of cases within the city.
The takeaway
Plea agreements like this allow the judicial system to secure convictions while avoiding the unpredictability of a trial. Residents can track court outcomes to understand the resolution of ongoing criminal cases impacting their local community.
What happens next
Dewitt Rohadfox is scheduled to be sentenced on November 10, 2026.
Further reading
For more on local law enforcement and criminal investigations, see Crime — General.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Syracuse.
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