Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sept. 26.
At approximately 4:26 p.m. police responded to the 5200 Block of E Street, SE, due to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police located 52-year-old Ronald Bailey inside of a residence with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead, according to the press release.
A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a domestic violence defendant to three years.
Lawrence Day pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction on June 29.
Several of the defendant’s friends and family members were present during the Sept. 24 sentencing hearing.
The defendant’s significant other said Day is a good person and needs to be at home to take care of his children. Her sister also spoken court, saying she does not want Day to be locked away forever but thinks he needs to face consequences for his actions.
The prosecution said they understand Day has trauma, but his actions have traumatized others. They said they believe the defendant has a lot of potential to grow from his trauma, and requested mental health services for him both in and out of prison. They also requested a stay away order from his significant other.
Judge Smith granted the prosecution’s stay away order request and also said that Day must register as a gun offender upon his release from prison.
Defense attorney Albert Amissah said his client is a great person whose criminal record does not define him. He also said Day is a loving father who is willing to seek mental health help.
DC Superior Court Judge Judith Smith said she is concerned about the defendant’s criminal record, and Day is lucky no one was hurt during the crime.
Day was sentenced to 36 months for each of the charges. The sentences will run concurrent.
An upcoming murder trial involving three co-defendants may be split into three separate trials in the aftermath of concerns over a material witness’ competence to testify. In light of these issues, a DC Superior Court judge cancelled the trial.
Edward Brown, Steven Robin and Antonio McKenzie are charged with first-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 29-year-old Kenneth Poindexter on the 4700 block of Benning Road, SE, on Jan. 18, 2018.
The three defendants are also charged with possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. McKenzie and Brown are charged with conspiracy to commit a crime of violence and obstruction of justice. Brown is also charged with prisoner escape.
Jury selection was set to begin on Sept. 27, but the prosecution recently motioned to continue the upcoming trial. In the motion, the prosecutions states that, on Sept. 22, they day they filed it, the witness told them she sustained a traumatic brain injury due to an assault she allegedly suffered in 2019. She told them she has ongoing issues with recalling and recollecting events.
The prosecution went on to state that she is a material witness and that they are not prepared to go to trial without her.
During the Sept. 24 hearing, the prosecution reported their acquisition of over 400 pages of medical records, which they say show that the witness does not have significant memory problems. However, they want an expert neurologist to review the records.
According to court documents, this witness said she knew Robin, but does not believe she would recognize him. Robin’s defense attorney, Kristin McGough, says she has “a good faith basis to ask (the) witness” about a man referred to as “Moe,” who the witness apparently connected to the homicide.
Howard McEachern, Brown’s defense attorney, moved to sever the cases during the hearing. Both McKenzie and Robin’s defense attorneys joined him. Judge Danya Dayson said that if the witness is deemed competent to testify, the defense’s request will be granted.
The next hearing is scheduled for Oct. 4.
The Metropolan Police Department (MPD) sent out two crime alerts between 9:00 p.m. on Sept. 26 and 9:00 a.m. on Sept. 27.
A crime alert was sent out at 10:46 p.m. due to a shooting investigation in the 2000 block of Savannah Street, SE. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).
A crime alert was sent out at 3:13 a.m. due to a robbery investigation in the 900 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Police identified two suspects with handguns in a grey Dodge Charger. The first suspect, a Black male, had a light complexion and was dressed in all black clothing. The second was also a Black male with a light complexion but with a thin build in a grey sweatshirt.
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sept. 25.
At approximately 5:05 p.m. police responded to the 2200 Block of 5th Street, NE, due to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 46-year-old Brandon Dion Miller with gunshot wounds and transported him to a local hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries, according to the press release.
The defense attorney in a murder case asked for more time to go over a plea offer.
The defendant, Brandon Randall, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 30-year-old David Brandon on Feb. 24, 2019, on the 4000 block of Georgia Avenue, NW.
Randall, 34, is also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence in this case.
Defense attorney Anthony Matthews said he has received a plea offer the day prior, and would like another hearing so he has time to go over the plea offer with his client.
The prosecution asked the defense to notify them as soon as possible if the offer is rejected.
DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee scheduled the next hearing for Nov. 12.
A DC Superior Court judge denied release requests from defense attorneys in a murder case, who voiced concerns over how their clients are being treated at DC Jail.
Delonta Stevenson, 26, and Vorreze Thomas, 23, are charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting 32-year-old Terrance Allen on Jan. 18 on the 3000 block of Stanton Road, SE.
Stevenson’s attorneys, Elizabeth Weller and Megan Allburn, as well as Thomas’ attorney, Joseph Wong, asked when the prosecution would be indicting the defendants, who were arrested in February. The prosecution said they need to indict the 2020 cases before the indict the 2021 cases. They said it will take some time, but they are confident they will return the indictments.
The defense lawyers also expressed concerns about their client’s safety and legal rights DC Jail.
Wong said he has had trouble speaking with his client because the jail has not always made calls available to residents as visits are suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He argued that not being able to speak to his client violates the defendant’s 6th amendment rights.
Stevenson’s attorney said his client has health issues that are not being adequately treated at DC Jail and asked for his release. Wong also asked for his client’s release. Judge Juliet McKenna, however, denied these requests.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on Nov. 30.
A DC Superior Court judge ordered a preliminary screening to determine if a sex abuse defendant is competent to stand trial.
The defendant is charged with kidnapping and assault with intent to commit first-degree sexual abuse. According to court documents, the defendant allegedly grabbed a woman and sexually assaulted her on the 1800 block of Alabama Avenue, SE, on Sept. 8.
During the Sept. 23 hearing, Judge Milton Lee approved a request for the defendant to be assessed by the Department of Behavioral Health to determine his competency.
Judge Lee also scheduled a preliminary hearing, which will determine if the case has enough evidence to go to trial, for Nov. 17.
A DC Superior Court judge held one murder defendant during presentments on Sept. 23.
A total of 31 defendants were brought before Judge Lloyd Nolan.
Eric Davis, 58, was charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 41-year-old Theadore Dewayne Riley, Jr. on the 1600 block of Gales Street, NE, on July 19.
Judge Nolan held him due to his criminal past and the severity of the charge. The prosecution said he was previously convicted of murder in 1996 and completed incarceration in 2019.
Davis is scheduled to return to court for a felony status conference on Oct. 6.
A domestic violence defendant who was charged with simple assault returned to court on a bench warrant. He was released and scheduled to return to court on Oct. 20.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out -3 crime alerts between 9:00 p.m. on Sept. 23 and 9:00 a.m. on Sept. 24.
A crime alert was sent out at 10:44 p.m. due to a robbery investigation in the 4300 block of Wisconsin Avenue, NW. Police identified the suspect as a White male wearing all black and armed with a small handgun. The suspect was last seen operating a gray SUV.
A crime alert was sent at 11:45 p.m. due to a shooting investigation in the 1600 block of Good Hope Road, SE. Police identified a black Malibu vehicle with heavily tinted windows as their suspect.
A crime alert was sent out at 1:29 a.m. due to a shooting investigation in the 1400 block of Holbrook Street, NE. Police identified the suspect as a Black male wearing a grey jacket and black jeans.
A DC Superior Court judge changed the release conditions of a domestic violence defendant charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.
Defense attorney Winston Yallery-Arthur asked Judge Yvonne Williams to take her client off GPS monitoring because she works at a tourist attraction in Baltimore, and her GPS confines her to an office, so she is not able to take on more hours.
The prosecution opposed this request, saying one of the alleged victims sent them a letter stating they want the defendant’s GPS to stay on.
Judge Williams received a letter from a Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) officer saying that the defendant should keep the GPS with no curfew restrictions.
Judge Williams allowed the GPS to be removed and took the defendant off of the High Intensity Supervision Program.
The prosecution said they will extend a plea offer, in which the defendant showed interest during the Sept. 22 hearing. Judge Williams set a status hearing for Nov. 4.
The defense attorney for a man accused of killing a 15-year-old boy requested more time to go over a plea offer.
Javon Gunter, 20, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 15-year-old Thomas Johnson on Oct. 9, 2019, on the 1300 block of Half Street, SW.
Defense attorney Ronald Resetarits said that he wanted to set another status hearing and wants to make a counter-offer to the government’s plea offer.
The prosecution said if the defense rejects the plea deal, they will move forward with indicting Gunter.
DC Superior Court Judge Dayna Dayson set a felony status conference for Nov. 5.
A domestic violence defendant pleaded guilty for causing serious injuries to a member of his family.
During the Sept. 22 hearing, Carlton Young plead guilty to assault with significant bodily injury.
According to the proffer of facts, In April, Carlton believed the victim stole money from him, so he threw her against the wall, causing a serious head injury. He punched her repeatedly on her chest and body, then stomped on her with his work boot.
As the defendant was wiping the victim’s blood from the wall, she ran out of his apartment and asked neighbors for help. She was rushed to the emergency room to treat her head injury.
His daughter attended the hearing virtually and said she would like to speak at the sentencing hearing.
The prosecution recommended is recommending a 30 month sentence, with credit for time served. The plea deal also includes one year of probation.
Defense attorney Stephen Logerfo said his client wants to plead guilty because he wants to take responsibility for his actions and because he has community support.
Logerfo asked Judge Yvonne Williams if the defendant can be released because he needs to sort out arrangements with his apartment. Judge Williams allowed him to be released into the High Intensity Supervision Program temporarily, then returned to DC Jail.
Judge Williams set a sentencing date for Nov. 30.
A DC Superior Court judge found a murder defendant mentally incompetent to stand trial.
Eliyas Aregahedne, 26, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbing 27-year-old Margery Magill while she was walking a dog on the 400 block of Irving Street, NW, on Aug. 27, 2019.
A report from the Department of Behavioral Health found Aregahedne incompetent to stand trial and recommended a full evaluation and treatment for him.
Judge Marisa Demeo transferred Aregahedne to St. Elizabeths Hospital, DC’s psychiatric institution, for treatment. She also ordered a full competency examination.
Parties will reconvene on Oct. 22 for another mental observation hearing.
A DC Superior Court judge renewed a bench warrant for a domestic violence defendant on probation during presentments on Sept. 22.
A total of 21 defendants were brought before Judge Maribeth Raffinan.
The defendant was put on probation for simple assault and unlawful entry in October 2020. He allegedly violated his probation the following February, which is why the bench warrant was issued.
Judge Raffinan renewed the bench warrant.
Four other domestic violence defendants were brought before Judge Raffinan charged with simple assault. They were released with stay away orders and scheduled to return to court on Dec. 15
