A stabbing defendant accepted a plea agreement before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on Feb. 17.
Travis Cole, 37, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon for his involvement in a stabbing on the 2700 block of Wisconsin Avenue, NW on Sept. 28, 2025. The victim was stabbed in the abdomen.
According to court documents, the victim was delivering food to the incident location. An argument broke out between the victim and Cole, which allagedly turned physical. Cole then brandished a knife and reportedly stabbed the victim. A witness claimed to watch Cole flee the scene down a nearby alley after the offense.
At the hearing, Cole accepted a deal offered by the prosecution that required him to plead guilty to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon. In exchange, the prosecution agreed to dismiss any greater and remaining charges and will not seek an indictment.
If the case had proceeded to trial, the prosecution said they would have proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the day of the offense at approximately 4 p. m. Cole stabbed the victim over a disputed food delivery.
Judge Arthur found there was a factual basis and that Cole accepted the plea knowingly and voluntarily.
Adgie O’Bryant, Cole’s attorney, asked Judge Arthur to release Cole, citing his deep community ties. O’Bryant claimed Cole would not be a danger to the community, explaining he was trying to find housing and would be open to any conditions of release the court imposed.
Judge Arthur ruled that Cole would remain in confinement pending his sentencing.
The parties are slated to reconvene on April 24 for sentencing.
