Judge Holds 4 and Releases 23 During Initial Hearing

By D.C. Witness Staff - September 19, 2020
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During initial hearings on Sept. 18, a DC Superior Court judge released 23 defendants and held four at DC Jail.

A juvenile was held for armed robbery, and as a fugitive of justice with an underlying armed carjacking charge. According to court documents, during an interview with police, the defendant allegedly admitted to participating in nine separate robberies.

Judge Herrmann  scheduled the defendant’s next hearing for Oct. 8. He will have an extradition hearing for his fugitive charge on Dec 23.

A domestic violence defendant is charged with two counts of contempt and simple assault.  Judge Herrmann said, due to three separate pending cases, she could not guarantee the safety of the community or the victim.

She held the defendant, and scheduled his next hearing for Oct. 6. Judge Herrmann also ordered the defendant stay away from the victims and locations in the cases.

Another defendant is charged with first-degree sex abuse and robbery. Because the defendant picked up these charges while on release for a separate case, Judge Herrmann said she could not guarantee he would be compliant and ordered him held.

His next hearing is scheduled for Oct, 8.

The last defendant who was held is charged with armed robbery. Judge Herrmann said that, due to his violent criminal history, he is a potential danger to the community and ordered that he be held.

His next court date is also scheduled for Oct. 8.

Five defendants are charged with being fugitives of justice, and were released to turn themselves in to the respective jurisdictions. Judge Herrmann scheduled the extradition hearings for Dec. 23. Two defendants, who are wanted in Maryland, have outstanding warrants for probation violation and assault.

One defendant had a bench warrant for failure to appear in court, but was released on the promise to appear in court next week on Sept. 22.

One defendant, charged with destruction of property, was also released. The defendant may only return to the location of the crime with a police escort. The defendant was also given a stay away order.

A 29-year-old defendant, charged with receiving stolen property and failure to appear in court, was released in both cases and ordered to check in with their probation officer.

Two defendants were released with stay away orders. One defendant is being charged with destruction of property. The other with assault and destruction of property.

One defendant was charged with contempt. Judge Herrmann said she saw the defendant yesterday and ordered him to stay away from the location of the crime. However if he needed to obtain any belongings he must have a police escort. Judge Herrmann stated that the defendant would be held if he violated this condition again.

Three defendants charged with simple assault were released with stay away orders. One of the assaults resulted in significant bodily injury to the victim.

A 40-year-old defendant is charged with operating a vehicle while impaired and driving without a permit. Judge Herrmann released him with the condition that he does not drive without a valid license, or when he is under the influence of narcotics or alcohol. He must also participate in any assessments deemed necessary by the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA).

A defendant is charged with leaving after colliding with property and reckless driving. He was released and ordered to not drive without a valid permit.

Three defendants are charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. One defendant must have his GPS reinstalled. Another defendant was given stay away orders from various locations. The third defendant was released with the condition that he report to the PSA weekly.

A 26-year-old defendant charged with simple assault and attempting to possess a prohibited weapon was released with a stay away order. He is being charged in a separate assault case.

A defendant is charged with simple assault and attempted second-degree theft. Judge Herrmann released the defendant based on the fact that the cases are misdemeanors. Judge Herrmann emphasized that the defendant must get back into contact with the PSA.

One defendant was charged with attempted threats to do bodily harm. The defendant was released by Judge Herrmann with a stay away and an order to not contact order the victim.

Another 26-year-old is charged with threats to do bodily harm and destruction of property. He was released with orders to report to the PSA on a weekly basis.