Judge Issues Bench Warrant for Accused Felon

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DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt issued a bench warrant for a defendant who failed to show at his hearing on May 20.

Mecca Lee’Bey is charged with distribution of a controlled substance cocaine, attempted possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, discharging a firearm without a permit, false report to police and second degree theft for selling crack cocaine to an undercover officer on March 5.

Lee’Bey was released on his own personal recognizance on March 18.