Judge Sentences Defendant for GPS Tampering

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On Sept. 21, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant who pleaded guilty to GPS tampering. 

Davon Whitaker, 29, picked up the charge for removing his GPS monitor on April 28. The defendant reported to Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) the following day to have a new monitor installed. 

Whitaker was on supervised release for unauthorized use of a vehicle, fleeing a law enforcement officer and destruction of property at the time of the offense

Judge Michael O’Keefe sentenced Whitaker to time served. 

Whitaker’s attorney, Cynthia Goode Works, asked the judge for time served. Works said the defendant admitted to removing the monitor and  reported to CSOSA the next day to have a new monitor installed. 

Judge O’Keefe agreed with the defense. 

The defendant must also pay $50 to the Crime Victims’ Compensation Program.