Judge Releases 10 of 14 Defendants During Initial Hearings

By D.C. Witness Staff - June 26, 2020
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On June 26, District of Columbia Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann released 10 defendants, holing four defendants during their initial hearings.

Of the 10 released, there was no charges filed against one defendant.

Glenn Dolford is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting Raheem Murray several times in the head and body on Feb. 2. 

The prosecution noted that there is surveillance footage that shows Dolford standing over Murray with a rifle in his hands. Additionally, the car used during the homicide is believed to be associated with Dolford as there are social media posts that show him with the vehicle.

Dolford’s defense attorney argued that the surveillance footage is not clear enough to identify the murderer.

But, Judge Herrmann said she believes the evidence is fairly strong against Dolford and held him, citing a conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm and assault on a law enforcement officer.

Dolford’s next hearing is scheduled for Aug. 12.

Jonathan Jenkins is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting and killing 25-year-old Richard Mitchell on May 31. 

Jenkin’s defense attorney argued that the entire case is based on testimony from a witness who admitted to being under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time of the shooting. The witness also asked the detectives about reward money.

The prosecution argued that there were other eye-witnesses and that Jenkins allegedly fought with the victim earlier.

Judge Herrmann held Jenkins, citing the seriousness of the alleged offense and the fact that Jenkins was on probation for a robbery and assault with significant bodily injury conviction.

Michael Mayo is charged with second-degree burglary and destruction of property for allegedly breaking into and taking $10,000 worth of alcohol from the Indian restaurant called Le Mirch in Northwest, DC and for allegedly attempting to break a car window.

Judge Herrmann held Mayo, citing that he is on supervision in another pending case that involves a brick being thrown through a window, and that he has bench warrants from multiple jurisdictions.

Maurice Mason is charged with one count of tampering with a detection device for allegedly allowing his GPS to run out of charge. He was also arrested on a bench warrant for being a fugitive from justice out in Maryland for an aggravated assault with a gun charge.

Judge Herrmann held Mason, citing that he has two pending felony cases and is in violation of his probation.

Judge Herrmann released two other misdemeanor cases with stay-away orders.

There were four domestic violence cases, and all were released with stay-away orders. One defendant was also served with a Temporary Protection Order by the victim.

One defendant was charged with being a fugitive from justice. The defendant is a fugitive out of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Judge Herrmann released him to go take care of his outstanding warrant.

A defendant charged with carrying a pistol without a license was also released. The judge said he has another weapons possession offense pending.

She said it was concerning that this sort of thing has happened twice, but she released him because he has no prior criminal history.

The last defendant was arrested for failing to follow his probation requirements. Judge Herrmann released him and set a probation hearing on July 6.