A homicide defendant was denied a request to remove GPS monitoring on July 11 by DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz, on the grounds that she had consistently broke home confinement conditions.
Nichelle Thomas, 26, is charged with accessory after the fact to second-degree murder while armed, six counts of tampering with physical evidence, three counts of misdemeanor credit card fraud, threat to kidnap or injure a person, threat to injure a person, and four counts of obstruction of justice for an incident which occurred on Aug. 4 2023, on 2500 block of Pomeroy Road SE.
These charges stem from her alleged involvement in helping her boyfriend, Lewis Jones, 28, with the murder of 42-year-old Anthony Jordan. The incident occurred on the 2500 block of Pomeroy Road, SE, on Aug. 4, 2023.
Following a mental health screening exam on July 8, Thomas was recommended for substance abuse treatment with an out-patient service provider. Judge Kravitz was informed accordingly.
Thomas’ attorney, Alvin Thomas, argued for removal saying she was compliant with the terms of her release.
The prosecution rebutted saying Thomas had repeatedly been in breach of her agreement, leaving the home without authorization on a number of occasions.
They also brought up the potential danger of Thomas’ release from GPS monitoring, based on the seriousness of the crime and the scope of her drug usage, allegedly including PCP and other controlled substances.
Thomas had said that the GPS monitor was hurting her leg. However, Judge Kravitz said that if so they would make sure that the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) set up an appointment to alleviate any issues and make the monitor more comfortable.
A PSA representative working on Thomas’ case said they would be transferring her to a Specialized Supervision Team that would coordinate her extensive out-patient treatment.
The transition from the home confinement status to GPS monitoring had been designed to facilitate her attending medical appointments. Thomas’ trial is set for October 2026 before Judge Kravitz. It was his hope that she received treatment in the interim.
Parties are slated to reconvene Oct. 31.
