Stabbing Defendant on Probation Transferred to Inpatient Treatment

By Emily Reed [former] - June 12, 2024
Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects | Victims |

DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno ordered that a stabbing defendant on probation be moved to inpatient drug and alcohol treatment for concerns about further noncompliance, during a June 12 hearing.

Alphonso Thorne, 39, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in a stabbing that occurred on Dec. 2, 2023 on the 2300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.

According to court documents, the victim was stabbed in the arm after attempting to stop an argument that turned into a physical fight between Thorne and a third individual. 

On Feb. 2, Thorne pleaded guilty to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon, and was sentenced to 18 months, with all suspended. 

During the hearing a representative from the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) informed the court that Thorne’s overall compliance with probation services was poor. 

According to the CSOSA representative, Thorne had multiple positive tests for PCP and alcohol, failed to report for testing, and was failing to appear for probationary meetings.

The CSOSA representative recommended that Thorne be transferred to an inpatient rehabilitation facility instead for closer supervision. 

Thorne’s defense attorney, Darryl Daniels II, requested he remain in outpatient care. However, the prosecution requested a revocation, and insisted that Judge Salerno impose Miller’s original sentence.

Daniels explained that Thorne “had a bit of a spiral” in the last month, and needed more time to get back on his feet. 

According to Daniels, Thorne had recently re-secured permanent housing and obtained required identification to find a new job. Daniels expressed concern that Thorne’s progress would be lost if he was transferred to an inpatient facility.

Judge Salerno responded that Thorne was “immediately noncompliant” with probation and that the progress that had been made was “only downhill.” He stated that he was not willing to continue Thorne’s sentence as it was and ordered he be transferred to the Re-Entry and Sanctions Center (RSC).

Parties are slated to return Aug. 6 to check in on his process.