DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean acknowledged a stabbing defendant’s progress in complying with probation orders, yet asked for continued improvement on April 9.
Marshal Baxster, 40, was sentenced on March 14, 2025, to six months incarceration, suspended in favor of 18 months of probation for attempted assault with a dangerous weapon. The charge stemmed from his involvement in a non-fatal stabbing that took place on the 3000 block of R Street, NW, on Nov. 29, 2024. The victim sustained a deep laceration to their wrist.
Baxster’s probation officer from the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) described his most recent report as “mixed,” citing progress in some areas but noting several instances of non-compliance with his GPS monitor.
According to the officer, Baxster reports for employment and takes advantage of mental health services. However, he has not regularly attended classes or properly managed his GPS monitor, which disconnected multiple times.
Baxster’s defense attorney, Shawn Sukumar, stated Baxster was “putting in a significant amount of effort” to comply with his probation conditions. Additionally, Sukumar noted that Baxster has difficulty charging his GPS monitor where he lives.
Judge McLean acknowledged Baxster’s progress, calling his continued use of mental health resources “fantastic.” However, Judge McLean told Baxster he needed to “continue to improve” in other areas.
Parties are set to reconvene on June 10.
