On Nov. 20, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan ordered a homicide defendant transferred from DC Jail to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital to begin mental health treatment and determine if he’s…
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During a mental health observation hearing on May 30, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan ordered a defendant to receive “competency restoration” evaluation from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)…
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During an Aug. 29 hearing, defense attorney Madalyn Harvey requested an individual mental health evaluation to determine the competency of a defendant charged with murder at St Elizabeths Hospital, DC’s…
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There were 15 homicides in March, approximately a 50 percent increase from the previous month. In comparison, 13 homicides happened in March of last year. Three people have been arrested…
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A patient at St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington’s psychiatric institute, is accused of killing a fellow patient. According to court documents, the defendant allegedly claimed to have “government secrecy technology” in…
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The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a suspect in relation to a March 9 homicide. At approximately 3:38 a.m. officers responded to the 1100 block of Alabama Avenue, SE, due…
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A DC Superior Court judge continued a hearing for an assault defendant. David Dowdell is charged with simple assault, assault on a police officer and threats to do bodily harm…
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A DC Superior Court judge found a defendant incompetent to stand trial, releasing him to receive outpatient mental health services. David Dowdell, 64, was charged with simple assault on April…
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DC Superior Court Judge James Crowell released 19 defendants, holding three during initial hearings on July 10. Of those released, three cases did not have charges filed against them. One…
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