DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean issued a bench warrant for a non-fatal shooting defendant on Feb. 7 for allegedly failing to comply with his probation conditions
Taheim Parker, 22, pleaded guilty on Oct. 14, 2021 to unlawful discharge of a firearm and carrying a pistol without a license outside his home or business for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on the 100 block of U Street, NE on May 20, 2021. No injuries were reported in connection to the incident.
Judge McLean stated that she was concerned that Parker was not present in court.
Defense attorney Sara Kopecki told the court that she has not heard from Parker recently, noting that she usually contacts him before hearings but apparently forgot to do so this time.
According to a representative from the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), Parker has not been reporting to his probation officer. Furthermore, they have no evidence that Parker has completed the domestic violence program required for probation.
As a result, the prosecution requested that Judge McLean issue a bench warrant. They also mentioned that a judge, previously presiding over this case, had amended the judgment and commitment form which extended the length of probation to give Parker more time to complete the program.
Judge McLean announced that she would issue a no-bond bench warrant.
Parties will reconvene when Parker is located.
