Judge Orders Recurring Hearings for Released Stabbing Defendant

By Maggie Rhoads [former] - July 19, 2024
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DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt ordered July 18 a stabbing defendant, who was released from jail in June, to appear before her frequently following a recent positive drug test. 

Dennis Bowler, 56, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed for his alleged involvement in a stabbing incident on May 24 on the 3000 block of Rodman Street, NW. One individual sustained injuries during the incident.

During the hearing, a representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) said Bowler has been following through with his release conditions, but did test positive for drugs. She said Bowler is most likely going to test positive for drugs again today and is going to need to receive treatment for drug abuse. 

Judge Brandt ordered Bowler to appear every three weeks for consistency purposes and to check in on how he is doing. 

According to court documents, Bowler and the victim were in an apartment, when Bowler asked the victim if he had crack cocaine. The victim told Bowler he did not have any, causing Bowler to kick the victim out of the residence. However, as the victim attempted to retrieve their belongings, Bowler grabbed a knife and stabbed the victim multiple times in his arms, chest and torso. 

During the fight, the victim grabbed a toilet-tank lid in self-defense before running out of the apartment into the lobby, according to court documents. 

Video footage depicts an individual, identified as Bowler, following the victim to the lobby, before dropping the knife. 

Bowler was arrested on the day of the incident but released on June 21 with an ankle monitor. 

Parties are set to reconvene on Aug. 7.