Judge Finds Probable Cause in Burglary Case

By D.C. Witness Staff - July 15, 2020
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A DC Superior Court judge ruled that the prosecution secured enough evidence against a burglary defendant to send him to trial.

Willie Ingram is charged with second-degree burglary for allegedly breaking into the Yes Organic Market on the 4100 block of Georgia Avenue NW. 

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers received a call in response to a burglary on April 27. Upon arriving on the scene, officers saw broken glass from the window. MPD officers viewed the store surveillance footage and an employee of the business was able to identify the suspect.

According to court documents, the defendant was seen on video wearing a full yellow construction suit and a face mask. Ingram could be viewed in the video taking a 12 pack of Heineken Beer and six pack Pacifico Beer from the fridge then fleeing the scene.

In response, defense attorney Charles Murdter argued that it was not probable cause because when his client was arrested he did not have a construction suit or a mask.

The attorney requested his client be released pending future hearings.

But, the judge denied the request. 

The defendant is scheduled to appear in court on Aug 4.