DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann denied a stabbing defendant’s request for release, after waiving her right to a preliminary hearing on Feb. 5.
Charmece Morrison, 44, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict, for her alleged involvement in a Dec. 10, 2024 stabbing incident on the 2700 block of Douglas Place, SE that wounded her 20-year old daughter.
According to court documents, the incident stemmed from a disagreement, during which Morrison allegedly pointed a gun at her daughter, who was holding her one-month-old child. The argument culminated with Morrison’s cutting her daughter’s right arm with a kitchen knife.
During the hearing, Kyle McGonical, Morrison’s attorney, alerted the court of her intent to waive a preliminary hearing, and requested she be released pending further proceedings.
The prosecution stated that due to her extensive criminal history and the nature and circumstances of the crime, Morrison should be detained for the safety of the community and her family.
The defense rebutted, describing the situation as “clearly a substance abuse problem,” and emphasized that Morrison is in a mental health treatment program. “She’s a survivor,” McGonigal said.
Judge Herrmann found Morrison to be unfit for release and scheduled her to return to court on Feb. 21.
