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By
Tyler Davis [former]
- December 10, 2024
Daily Stories
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stabbing
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A suspect in a stabbing case pled not guilty to all charges in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Dec. 9.
James Petticolas, 40, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, second-degree burglary while armed and destruction of property less than $1000 for allegedly stabbing a male victim in the back on the 1400 block of North Capitol Street, NW on May 10.
According to court documents, Petticolas entered a store and got into an argument with the victim, who was a cashier. He allegedly left and returned with a knife, chasing the victim around the store and stabbing him in his back before attempting to flee.
Marnitta King, Petticolas’ attorney, asked to be heard on the conditions of his release. Judge Brandt requested a formal bond review motion be submitted in writing before the next hearing.
Judge Brandt also acknowledged the prosecution’s submitted motion to continue Petticolas’ hold, but did not address it.
Judge Brandt vacated the original trial date of Dec. 10, due to having just received the case after it was moved from DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian.
Parties are set to reconvene on Jan. 11, 2025 to set new dates for trial.