Judge Holds One Defendant During Presentments on Election Day

By D.C. Witness Staff - November 4, 2020
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DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann held one defendant in DC Jail out of the 15 that she saw on Nov. 3. 

Judge Herrmann decided to hold Darrell Warren, a fugitive from justice, where he is wanted in Maryland after violating parole in relation to a dangerous drugs conviction. This was the first of three fugitive charges.

One of the defendant’s hearings was rescheduled for Nov. 4 as the defendant remains in the hospital.

The final fugitive defendant was released to turn himself in to Virginia authorities as soon as possible.

There were five defendants who were released that are facing simple assault charges. One of them is still in the hospital.

One of the defendants with a simple assault charge is also charged with possession of a prohibited weapon.

Of the cases, eight defendants were ordered to stay away from the alleged victims or location of the incident and 11 defendants are required to report to the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA).

Four defendants are charged with weapons charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, carrying a pistol without a license, armed robbery and unlawful possession of ammunition. They were all released with orders not to possess weapons or ammunition, and the defendant charged with armed robbery was also placed into the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) with GPS monitoring.

Two defendants are charged with second-degree theft and unlawful entry. One of the defendants allegedly entered a vehicle and the other entered private property. Both were given stay away orders.

One final domestic violence defendant is charged with property damage under $1,000. The defendant was released on a stay away requirement.

This article was written by Andrew Douglas