A stabbing defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on Nov. 12.
Osmin Ulises Vanegas Alvarez, 29, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, and possession of a prohibited weapon, for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing on Dec. 29, 2024, at an apartment complex located on the 1400 block of New York Avenue, NE.
According to court documents, Vanegas Alvarez and the victim were reportedly involved in a dispute inside the building before the defendant allegedly followed him to the second floor and stabbed him inside a cleaning room. The victim sustained lacerations to the left tricep, left side of the chest, and left side of the neck.
During the hearing, Molly Bunke, Vanegas Alvarez’s attorney, alerted the court of his intent to plead not guilty, and asserted his right to a speedy trial.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on Jan. 7, 2026.
