Judge Issues Bench Warrant for Assault Defendant

By D.C. Witness Staff - July 8, 2020
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DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe issued a bench warrant for a defendant who failed to appear for his July 8 hearing. 

Mark Harris was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon on Sept. 28. 

Harris, 33, allegedly put a gun to a woman’s face and said “I’ll kill you” after she tried to tell him that he could accidentally shoot someone. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers apprehended the defendant on the 1300 block of Half Street, SW.

A Pretrial Services Agency representative reported a loss of contact with Harris.

The representative said he believes Harris is not making himself available because he is aware of the warrant.