August 2020 - Page 14 of 32

Judge Sentences Defendant to 6 Months on Probation

Details A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant to 90 days, all of which were suspended, plus six months of probation. During the Aug. 14 hearing, Dexter Jackson pleaded guilty... Read More

Two Defendants Enter Agreements

Details Two defendants entered into Deferred Sentencing Agreements with the prosecution on Aug. 14. Christopher MacFarlane pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for simple assault for punching a man on the 1600... Read More

Judge Puts Defendant on Home Confinement

Details A DC Superior Court judge placed a defendant on home confinement after he failed to comply with the terms of his probation. On March 1, 2019, Darnelle Crawford pleaded guilty... Read More

Judge Finds Defendant Incompetent to Stand Trial

Details A DC Superior Court judge found a domestic violence defendant incompetent to stand trial. The defendant is charged with simple assault, attempted threats to do bodily harm and sex abuse.... Read More

Judge Finds Defendant Incompetent to Stand Trial

Details A DC Superior Court judge found a domestic violence defendant incompetent to stand trial. The defendant is charged with simple assault, attempted threats to do bodily harm and sex abuse.... Read More

Document: Police Arrest 41 People for Rioting

Details The Metropolitan Police Department arrested 41 individuals for felony rioting and assault on police officers on August 13. The police surrounded protesters around the perimeter of Adams Morgan on the... Read More

Judge Orders Competency Restoration for Defendant

Details On Aug. 14, a DC Superior Court judge ordered that a defendant receive a full competency exam at DC Jail to determine if he can stand trial. Marlow Dugger, 42,... Read More

Judge Plans to End Probation Earlier if Defendant Continues Compliance

Details A DC Superior Court judge said she plans to terminate a defendant’s probation earlier than the initial date if he continues to comply with his probation conditions. “I’m your biggest... Read More

Document: Police Search for Suspect in Robbery and Theft Offenses

By D.C. Witness Staff - August 14, 2020
Daily Stories | Uncategorized |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in multiple thefts and robberies. On April 8 at around 5:45 p.m., a suspect stole property... Read More

Criminal Justice Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic: Judge Declares Mistrial in Murder Case

Details Instead of continuing a jury trial for murder case that occurred nearly five months ago, a DC Superior Court judge decided to conduct a new trial for the defendants. Nyekemia... Read More

Robbery Convict Gets Time to Think About Probation Termination

Details A DC Superior Court judge continued an Aug. 13 hearing to Sept. 23, so a defense attorney could discuss early termination of probation with his client. On July 3, 2019,... Read More

Crime Alerts: August 13-14

By D.C. Witness Staff - August 14, 2020
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details Between 9 p.m. on Aug. 13 and 9 a.m. on Aug. 14, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out one crime alert. The alert was sent at 3:38 a.m. for... Read More

Month: August 2020