Probable Cause Found, Stabbing Defendant Denied Release

By Radhakund Ramnarine - September 10, 2024
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DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond found probable cause that a defendant was the perpetrator in a stabbing on Sept. 6. 

Chackell Anderson, 40, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, robbery, and robbery while armed for his alleged involvement in a stabbing on Sept. 3 on the 1900 block of 17th Street, SE. One individual sustained stab wounds, and another was assaulted.

According to police reports, officers were flagged down by one of the victims holding the right side of his body attempting to control a puncture wound. They were directed to the home of Anderson’s ex-girlfriend who claimed he assaulted the two, punching her in the face and stabbing the other individual.

Prosecutors called on a responding officer from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) who testified the victims said Anderson was their attacker.

Defense attorney Russell Hairston claimed there were multiple inconsistencies in the officer’s testimony as well as failing to sign the affidavit, and argued his “convoluted” information should not play as role in finding probable cause.

Judge Raymond disagreed stating the testimony was “quite clear,” and found that there was enough “clear and convincing evidence to establish probable cause.” 

The defense then requested release, citing Anderson’s job with Green Energy, no contact with the criminal justice system since 2022, and his willingness to comply with any “stay aways” or conditions that the court would impose. 

The prosecution replied that “2022 wasn’t that long ago.” She argued that his limited contact with the court was the result of being in jail for 16 months as he “couldn’t commit crimes while incarcerated,” while serving a sentence from another crime similar to the current charges. 

The court agreed, stating “there are no combinations or conditions that would ensure the safety of the community,” and ruled that Anderson be detained.

Parties are expected to reconvene on Sept. 20.