DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson chose to continue a defendant’s probation after two traffic offenses in Maryland on Feb. 6.
Coloshus Haynes, 31, was charged with conspiracy, armed carjacking, and robbery during a crime of violence with a firearm for allegedly attempting to rob individuals responding to online ads on the 3500 and 3700 block of Jay Street, NE, in 2016. He was released early and is currently serving five years probation.
Haynes had been compliant up until he recently obtained a traffic citation for driving an unregistered vehicle, according to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA).
“Matters before the court today reflect more of a recent regression,” a CSOSA officer said.
Haynes’ defense attorney, Justin Okezie, asked that his probation be terminated. Okezie noted that the recent offenses were minor, including driving an unregistered car. He pointed out that Haynes’ is employed at a New Balance shoe store and has been active in his two-year-old son’s life.
The prosecutor, while not particularly worried by the offenses, was concerned that Haynes failed to report the charges to his probation officer. She suggested following his Maryland cases and make a decision about terminating his probation after these cases conclude.
“I think it would be imprudent to terminate at this time,” the prosecutor said.
Okezie expressed concern that Haynes would not receive proper defense in Maryland because he could not afford an attorney and a court appointed advocate may not be properly informed about the case.
Judge Dayson decided to maintain probation conditions until the Maryland cases have been decided.
“I really would like to see what happens with the rest of these matters,” Judge Dayson said.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on March 26, 2026.
