DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld issued a bench warrant after a carjacking defendant failed to appear in court after reportedly violating his probation on March 24.
Derrick Curtis, 25, was sentenced on Nov. 17, 2025 for charges of assault with intent to commit robbery and first-degree theft. These charges stem from his involvement in an unarmed carjacking incident on Dec. 30, 2024 at the intersection of 16th Street and Benning Road, NE.
Curtis was sentenced to two years imprisonment and three years supervised release, all time suspended in favor of one year probation.
According to court records, a notice of non-compliance was filed on Feb. 25 by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) reporting a violation by Curtis. Parties did not specify the nature of the infraction.
During the hearing, the prosecution requested Judge Hertzfeld issue a bench warrant for Curtis for missing the hearing and allegedly violating his probation terms.
As a result, Judge Hertzfeld issued the writ. If Curtis fails to complete the requirements of his probation, Judge Hertzfeld can require him to serve the two year prison sentence.
Parties will reconvene when US Marshals successfully execute the warrant.
