DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman raised a concern for judicial action for a shooting defendant’s ability to maintain a permanent address on Nov. 21.
Demetry Ferguson, 31, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, three counts of possession of a firearm of ammunition, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and possession of an unregistered firearm.
The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on Sept. 8, 2024 on the 4400 block of E Street, NW.
According to court documents, the victim was Ferguson’s baby’s mother’s new boyfriend.
On Oct. 10, 2024, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein released Ferguson with GPS monitoring, as well as stay-away orders and a curfew between 10 p. m. and 6 a. m.
Judge Edelman also granted that Ferguson could spend up to three days a week at his grandmother’s home to assist in her care on Feb. 20.
During the hearing, Judge Edelman raised a concern with Ferguson’s defense attorney Steven Kiersh, regarding a report from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) noting Ferguson’s inability to keep a permanent address to maintain his release conditions. Kiersh told Judge Edelman that he was planning to file a motion to terminate his release that will allow him to stay at an alternative address with a curfew.
The prosecution also put a plea offer on the record, that if Ferguson pleaded guilty to aggravated assault while armed, all other charges would be dismissed. Kiersh requested more time to speak with his client about the offer.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Dec. 22.
