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D.C. Witness Staff
- August 31, 2020
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A D.C. Superior Court judge warned a defendant to maintain compliance with his pretrial release conditions.
Alexander Dillard, 41, is charged with simple assault in a misdemeanor case in connection with an incident that occurred on June 12 on the 100 block of Irvington Street, SW.
During his Aug. 31 hearing, the prosecution said that Dillard violated an order to stay away from and not contact the victim.The prosecutor said the victim was very serious about Dillard honoring the no-contact order.
Judge Gerald Fisher warned that the defendant may end up in jail if he fails to comply over the following weeks.
After Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers were dispatched to the incident, the victim said that she and Dillard had an argument that resulted in the defendant striking her twice in the face. The defendant then allegedly ran from the scene before MPD had arrived, but returned later that night, according to court documents.
The victim then called officers back to the scene. The police arrested Dillard was arrested for simple assault on July 12.
Dillard’s next hearing is set for Oct. 13.