DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan revoked a carjacking defendant’s release status during a hearing on Aug. 20.
Jerrell Smith, 32, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, two counts of carrying a dangerous weapon, and two counts of armed carjacking for his involvement in a carjacking incident on June 7, 2023 at the intersection of South Capitol Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE.
According to court documents, Smith has been on release through the DC Pretrial Services (PSA) and has participated in outpatient treatment and mental health treatment programs.
During the hearing, a representative from PSA informed the court that Smith has not been in contact since Aug. 5 and has not been in compliance with drug screening, which was a release requirement.
The prosecution added that Smith has been discharged from the most recent treatment program and four treatment programs in the last few months.
Both the prosecution and PSA requested Smith be detained in light of recent PSA violations.
Judge Raffinan approved the detention request.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene for status on Sept. 17.
