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By
Rebbeca Haghnegahdar
, Emily Nordberg - February 13, 2025
Daily Stories
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Probation
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Suspects
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A Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) representative indicated to DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe that a convicted stabbing defendant continues to be non-compliant to the terms of his probation during a hearing on Feb. 12.
Dejohn Dohawk Jr., 23, pleaded guilty to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon and was sentenced to six months confinement with four months suspended as well as supervised release for three years, for his involvement in a stabbing that occurred on Aug. 8, 2023 on the 1700 block of 28th Street SE.
In a probation show cause hearing, the representative from CSOSA stated the defendant failed to report for three scheduled drug tests, didn’t attend orientation for his mandatory domestic violence training program, and struggles to effectively communicate with his parole officer.
There was also mention that in December 2024, Dohawk received an additional 12 months of probation following a notice of non-compliance.
Dohawk countered that he has a busy schedule with three children and his new enrollment in an educational program.
CSOSA stated they have attempted to accommodate his schedule, but Dohawk has not reported to in-person or virtual meetings and has not properly communicated with them.
Due to lack of compliance, Judge Pipe stated she plans to revoke his probation, but kept Dohawk on release so he can arrange his affairs pending re-sentencing.
An additional probation show cause hearing was scheduled to assess any changes in compliance from the defendant. If there is no improvement, Judge Pipe plans to have Dohawk serve the remaining four months of his sentence.
Parties are slated to reconvene March 10.