Judge Issues Bench Warrant for Defendant

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DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt issued a bench warrant for a defendant who did not show up to his probation show cause hearing.

In June of 2019, Klavin Johnson pleaded guilty to second-degree theft for stealing tires and rims on May 6, 2019, on the 400 block of Rhode Island Avenue, NE.

Johnson was sentenced to one year of probation the following August. On Feb. 13, he was re-sentenced to 90 days, all of which were suspended, plus one year of probation due to a felony arrest. He was also ordered to attend an in-patient drug treatment program and complete community service.

The Aug. 18 show cause hearing was scheduled to address his issues complying with the terms of his probation.

The Court Services and Supervision Agency (CSOSA) filed notices of noncompliance on Jan. 22, May 28 and Aug. 7. Johnson failed to appear to his hearings for all three matters and has had multiple bench warrants issued for his arrest.

A CSOSA officer said the defendant has been a loss of contact since May.

Johnson picked up felony charges for manufacturing with intent to distribute crack cocaine and distribution of crack cocaine on Feb. 10. He was arrested due to a buy bust operation that Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers were conducting the previous day on the 1400 block of Perry Place, NW, according to court documents.