DC Superior Court Judge Deborah Israel released a non-fatal shooting defendant on Dec. 3.
Demeco Savoy, 46, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence in connection with his alleged involvement in a shooting that injured his son at the 1500 block of Kenilworth Avenue, NE on Sept. 4.
It was determined that Savoy was eligible for release under specific conditions recommended by the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA). The court expressed satisfaction with these conditions and approved his release.
Savoy will reside with his cousin in Maryland. In addition, he will be placed on GPS monitoring and is required to follow in-home confinement, with exceptions only for appointments with his attorney, job interviews, work obligations, or scheduled court appearances. If he gets a job or receives a new work schedule, he must notify PSA so that his permitted hours can be updated accordingly.
Although Savoy had been employed at a warehouse prior to his detention, it is unclear whether that remains available due to the 90 days since his detention.
As part of the release conditions, Savoy is prohibited from contacting his son in any manner. This includes no communication through text messages, social media, email, indirect contact through others, or any other means.
He was required to attend GPS orientation and the court emphasized failure to appear could result in a bench warrant. Additional conditions include no possession of firearms, compliance with drug testing, and in-person reporting to Pre-Trial Services as directed.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Feb. 17.
