Data Shows 20 Defendants Were Released from April to October

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D.C. Witness data shows that between April 15 and Oct. 15, 20 defendants were released by the DC Superior Court, including those accused of homicide, carjacking, and stabbings.

Many of the release conditions consisted of GPS monitoring or home confinement.

Tyree Bratcher, 17, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the death of 18-year-old Tyreek Moore on Jan. 22 on the 4600 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE.

Bratcher was released on April 26 by DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan, and ordered to be in home confinement and a stay-away order from the 4600 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE.

Likewise, Owen Mendez, 19, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on Dec. 17, 2023, on the 1600 block of L Street, NW. No individuals were injured.

Mendez was granted release on June 17 by DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond, under electronic monitoring.

Calvon Brown, 31, faces charges of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and carrying a pistol without a license. The charges were linked to a shooting that occurred on March 22 on the 2300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, where one person was injured.

On July 8, DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian ordered Brown’s release on house arrest. The defense argued that Brown did not pose a flight risk and had significant community ties to ensure compliance with release conditions. They also noted that Brown had maintained a clean record since the incident and would be better positioned to assist in his defense while on house arrest.

Judge Christian accepted the defense’s arguments and imposed house arrest with monitoring requirements as a condition of Brown’s release.