Judge Sends Homicide Defendant to Treatment Program

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On Nov 9, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ordered homicide defendant Nichelle Thomas to complete a bed-to-bed treatment plan.

Thomas, 35, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, two counts of accessory after the fact, and three counts of obstructing justice, for her alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of 42-year-old Anthony Jordan, which occurred on Aug. 4, on the 2500 block of Pomeroy Road, SE.

Thomas, who was on release as she awaited further proceedings, failed to appear in a Nov. 1 hearing. Due to her absence, Judge Okun issued a bench warrant.

A bench warrant return hearing was held on Nov 7, during which Judge Okun asked the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) to screen Thomas to see if she would be eligible to do a rehabilitation program.

PSA conducted a screening of Thomas, and deemed her eligible for a 90 day bed-to-bed treatment plan.

Judge Okun ordered Thomas to complete the 90 day program, for which she will be placed as soon as there is an opening.

There is a felony status conference scheduled for Dec 12 to check in on Thomas’ progress.

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