Defendant to Serve 2.5 Years for Robbery

By D.C. Witness Staff - December 9, 2020
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On Dec. 8, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant to serve two and a half years for robbery.

Nevada Barnwell, 19, pleaded guilty to the charge back in January. His other unarmed carjacking charge was dropped.

According to court documents, the defendant robbed a man of his moped and sprayed him with mace on the 3800 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE on June 2, 2019. 

Judge John Campbell sentenced him to 48 months, 18 of which were suspended, plus three years of supervised probation. He will receive credit for time served. 

As part of his probation, Barnwell must undergo drug testing and not use marijuana while on probation. The judge also ordered Barnwell to follow up with DDCC, re-enroll with Community connect or a Department of Behavioral Health program, participate in mentoring services, take a parent skills course and take a GED Preparation course.

Judge Campbell decided against sentencing Barnell under the Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA), which would have effectively sealed his case once he completes his requirements. He did say that he hopes the defendant will take advantage of the programs required by the terms of his probation.

Barnwell must also pay $100 to the Victims of Violent Crime (VVC) fund and $500 in restitution to the victim.

This article was written by Yasmeen McGettrick.