On Aug. 24, a 47-year-old man was arrested for first-degree and second-degree child sexual abuse of a secondary education student.
According to a press release, the defendant allegedly sexually abused a female victim between May 2018 and June 2018 while employed as a teacher and rowing coach at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Md.
A DC Superior Court judge cancelled a hearing to determine if a sex abuse case has enough evidence to go to trial after learning that parties are currently negotiating a potential plea deal.
The defendant is charged with first-degree sex abuse while armed for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman, retrieving both a knife and a handgun in the process, on Feb. 15 in a residence on the 1500 block of F Street, NE.
During the Aug. 24 hearing, parties said the prosecution has extended a plea offer, which they are currently in the process of negotiating.
“I think there’s a good chance we’ll work a resolution out,” said defense attorney Jason Tulley.
Judge Neal Kravitz cancelled the preliminary hearing that was previously scheduled for Aug. 27 to give parties time to see if they can resolve the case with a plea deal.
The prosecution agreed not to indict the 28-year-old defendant before a preliminary hearing is set. In return, the defense agreed not to claim that the prosecution violated any of the defendant’s rights by holding off on the indictment.
Judge Kravitz scheduled parties to reconvene for a felony status conference on Sept. 8. In the meantime, the defendant will remain held at DC Jail.
Six domestic violence defendants were released during presentments on Aug. 23.
A total of 45 defendants appeared before Judge Judith Pipe.
A domestic violence defendant on probation for simple assault was held after failing to appear for a probation show cause hearing. She is scheduled to return to court on Sept. 7.
Another defendant was charged with misdemeanor sex abuse and simple assault. He was released and ordered to stay away from the metro stop where the alleged incident occurred and the victim. He is scheduled to return to court on Nov. 22.
The six domestic violence defendants’ charges include simple assault, attempted possession of a prohibited weapon, attempted threats to do bodily harm and destruction of property less than $1,000. They were all given stay away orders and one was placed into the High Intensity Supervision Program. They are scheduled to return to court on Nov. 22.
The presentment hearing for one domestic violence defendant charged with simple assault was rescheduled because he is in the hospital.
Two homicide defendants charged with first-degree murder while armed are in the hospital and are scheduled to come to court after being discharged.
Klein Lawrence allegedly shot Vanessa Brooks-Williams on the 5100 block of Fitch Street, SE, on July 10. Rondez Tibbs allegedly shot Malcolm Johnson on the 2400 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE, on July 21.
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on July 31.
At about 11:15 p.m. police were in the area of the 700 block of O Street, NW, when they heard sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, police found 31-year-old Kervin Sanches with gunshot wounds and transported him to a local hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries, according to the press release.
MPD detectives have released information on two vehicles and one person of interest in relation to the homicide, according to the press release. Police have now updated it with a video.
The Metropolan Police Department (MPD) sent out one crime alert between 9:00 p.m. on Aug. 23 and 9:00 a.m. on Aug. 24.
An alert was sent out at 11:19 p.m. due to a shooting in the 3900 block South Capitol Street, SE. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).
Nine domestic violence and one sexual abuse defendant were released during presentments on Aug. 24. An additional two domestic violence defendants were held.
A total of 26 defendants were brought before Judge Judith Pipe.
One of those defendants was charged with first-degree sexual abuse of a minor and second-degree sex abuse of a minor. He was given orders to stay away from anyone who has gone to or is currently going to the high school at which he worked. He also cannot have contact with anyone less than 18-years-old.
A domestic violence defendant was charged with attempted threats to do bodily harm. The defendant allegedly yelled, ”I am going to break down this door and kill you” at a woman while he was being supervised by a police officer to remove his belongings from her home.
The defendant had previously appeared in presentments on Aug. 23 on another domestic violence case where he was ordered to stay away from the woman, prompting the police escort. He was held at DC Jail.
Another domestic violence defendant was charged with simple assault and held due to having other open domestic violence cases.
Both held domestic violence defendants are scheduled to return to court on Sept. 14.
There were 10 released domestic violence defendants, whose charges include: simple assault, attempted possession of a prohibited weapon, attempted second-degree cruelty to children, and attended threat to do bodily harm. All defendants were given stay away orders, while one defendant was given a no Harass, Assault, Threaten or Stalk order.
All released defendants are scheduled to return to court on Nov. 22.
A DC Superior Court judge continued a hearing for a defendant accused of killing her 11-month-old child.
Tyra Anderson, 28, is charged with first-degree cruelty to children and first-degree murder in the death of her daughter, Makenzie Anderson.
According to court documents, on Feb. 6, 2020, Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a local hospital after an administrator there called 911 to report that a deceased 11-month-old was brought to the emergency room in a private vehicle with signs of abuse. A doctor ruled the cause of death to be blunt force to the head.
Judge James Crowell continued the Aug. 23 hearing to Oct. 18.
Metropolan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on Aug. 23.
At approximately 2:24 a.m. police responded to the 1800 block of 9th Street, NW, due to sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, police located 32-year-old Ali Jamil Al-Mahdi with gunshot wounds and transported him to a local hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries, according to the press release.
A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a domestic violence defendant to serve 16 months for breaking his victim’s jaw.
Dewayne Edwards pleaded guilty to assault with significant bodily injury back in June. During the Aug. 23 hearing, Judge John Campbell sentenced him to 22 months with all but 16 suspended in accordance with the prosecution’s recommendation. The defense had asked for all of the sentence to be suspended except for the time he has already served, but Judge Campbell cited the seriousness of the offense in his decision to give the defendant a higher penalty.
“You need to sit down and think about what you did,” the victim told Edwards in an impact statement.
The victim said she is still recovering from her injuries and has a metal plate that will remain in her jaw for the rest of her life.
“I had to learn how to eat again,” she said. “I had to drink through a straw.”
The prosecutor noted that the defendant also broke the victim’s ribs in 2018. She also said he called her from the jail after he was arrested, violating court orders in doing so.
Defense attorney Gemma Stevens said her client has “great remorse” for his actions, and that he made those phone calls because he wanted to apologize to her.
Edwards said he “feel(s) horrible about what happened” and understands that he must refrain from contacting the victim going forward.
“I love her enough to leave her alone,” he said.
Judge Campbell said he believes Edwards is apologetic, but also said, “I think part of the reason you’re sorry…is because it caused you to end up where you are.”
Edwards, who has been held at DC Jail since he picked up the case on April 20, will receive credit for time served. His sentence will be followed by 18 months of supervised probation. Conditions of his probation include staying away from the victim, receiving a substance abuse assessment as well as treatment as deemed necessary by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency and participating in a domestic violence intervention program, which is to include anger management.
Edwards must also pay $100 to the Victims of Violent Crime compensation fund.
Metropolan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on Aug. 23.
At approximately 8:20 p.m. police responded to the Unit Block of Danbury Street, SW, due to sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, police located 23-year-old Nickael Dempsey with gunshot wounds and transported him to a local hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries, according to the press release.
A DC Superior Court judge released two domestic violence defendants into the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) during presentments on Aug. 21.
In total, 28 defendants were brought before Judge Heidi Pasichow.
On domestic violence defendant was charged with simple assault, destruction of property less than $1,000 and attempted threats to do bodily harm. He is being held at DC Jail and is scheduled to return to court on Sept. 7.
The defendants released into HISP had charges including simple assault, possession of a prohibited weapon, obstructing, preventing, or interfering with reports to or requests for assistance from law enforcement agencies, medical providers, or child welfare agencies and destruction of property less than $1,000.
They were both given stay away orders from the alleged victims. They are scheduled to return to court on Aug. 23 and Nov. 19.
One defendant charged with simple assault and destruction of property less than $1,000 was released on his promise to return to court with a stay away order. He is scheduled to return to court on Nov. 19.
The Metropolan Police Department (MPD) sent out 11 crime alerts between 9:00 p.m. on Aug. 22 and 9:00 a.m. on Aug. 23.
An alert was sent out at 9:57 p.m. due to a shooting investigation in the 800 block of 21st Street, NE. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).
A crime alert was sent out at 9:48 p.m. due to a stabbing investigation in the 400 block of 23rd Place, NE. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).
A crime alert was sent out at 10:43 p.m. due to a stabbing in the 1700 block of Benning Road, NE. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).
A crime alert was sent out at 11:43 p.m. due to a shooting in the Unit block of Crittenden Street, NE. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).
A crime alert was sent out at 12:01 a.m. due to a shooting investigation in the 3500 block of Jay Street, NE. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).
A crime alert was sent out at 12:33 a.m. due to an armed robbery in the 4000 block of Fort Totten Drive, NE. Police identified the first suspect as a Black male with a slim build wearing a grey jacket, black mask and colorful shoes. The second suspect was described as a Black male with a heavyset build with a small black bag.
A crime alert was sent out at 3:20 a.m. due to a shooting in the 1800 block of 9th Street, NW. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).
A crime alert was sent out at 4:10 a.m due to a shooting in the block 1400 bock of Bangor Street, SE. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).
A crime alert was sent out at 6:40 a.m. due to a robbery investigation in the Unit block of Gallatin Street, NW. Police identified the suspects as three Black males.
A final crime alert was sent out at 6:45 a.m. due to a robbery investigation in the 1300 block of Tewkesbury Place, NW. Police identified the suspects as three Black males,
A final crime alert was sent out at 6:45 a.m. due to a robbery investigation in the 1300 block of Tewkesbury Place, NW. Police identified the suspects as three Black males wearing black clothing and one wearing a black hat with a black hoodie.
Six domestic violence defendants were released, one placed on the High-Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) and one was held during presentments on Aug. 20.
A total of 30 defendants were brought before Judge Renee Raymond.
The held domestic violence defendant was charged with unlawful entry of private property, contempt, attempted stalking and misdemeanor attempted threats to do bodily harm. He is scheduled to return to court on Sept. 7.
The domestic violence defendant placed on HISP was charged with second-degree theft, simple assault and misdemeanor attempted threats to do bodily harm. Heis scheduled to return to court on Nov. 18.
The six released defendants were charged with simple assault and misdemeanor attempted threats to do bodily harm. One was given a stay say away order and another was given GPS monitoring. They are scheduled to return to court on Nov. 19.
Two homicide defendants charged with first-degree murder while armed are in the hospital and are scheduled to come to court after being discharged.
Klein Lawrence allegedly shot Vanessa Brooks-Williams on the 5100 block of Fitch Street, SE, on July 10. Rondez Tibbs allegedly shot Malcolm Johnson on the 2400 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE, on July 21.
Metropolitan Police department (MPD) detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on Aug. 19.
At approximately 1:00 pm, police responded to the 900 block of Wahler Place, SE, due to a report of the sound of gunshots. Teon Jackson, 18, was found with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead on scene. according to the press release.
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are asking for the public’s help with identifying and locating a person of interest in connection with a third-degree sexual abuse offense that happened on Aug. 12.
According to a press release, at about 3:00 p.m., a suspect approached the victim on the 4000 block of 9th Street, NW, engaged in unwanted sexual contact with the victim and then fled the scene.
A person of interest was captured by a surveillance camera.
