Probation Officer Says Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant Violates Release Terms

By Yessica Osorio - October 4, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

An officer with the Pretrial Services Agency told DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian that a non-fatal shooting defendant had allegedly violated his probation terms. The complaints came in an Oct. 3 hearing.

Ivan Holmes, 19, was convicted of carrying a pistol without a license and unlawful discharge of a firearm for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 1500 block of 1st Street SW on Aug. 18, 2023. No injuries were reported. 

Holmes pleaded guilty to all charges on Nov. 29, 2023 and was sentenced to 24 months of incarceration, with 21 suspended, two years of probation, and three years of supervised release. 

On Sept. 20, a Community Supervision Officer (CSO) entered an order to show cause due to possible violations of Holmes’ probation.

During the hearing, the officer said that the defendant had been at a location where the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) allegedly found weapons which had not been disclosed to the probation officer. Furthermore, the representative also said that Holmes had been seen with an individual who was in possession of a weapon. 

The representative added that these violations are serious and they come with potential consequences.

CSO also added that there was a failure in reporting for drug testing, but that Holmes has started with his required community service hours.

Holmes’ attorney, Thomas Healy, informed Judge Christian that Holmes has been compliant with drug testing.

Judge Christian reminded Holmes of the importance of complying with all his probation terms.

No follow-up hearing has been scheduled.