The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking a suspect in connection to a second-degree burglary that occurred on Dec. 15.
At around 2:24 p.m., the suspect broke into an unoccupied residence on the 900 block of Webster Street, NW. The suspect took property before fleeing the scene.
The suspect can be seen in the video below.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking a suspect and a vehicle in reference to a second-degree burglary that occurred on Dec. 19.
At around 1:01 p.m., the suspect broke into an establishment on the 800 block of 22nd Street, NW, took property and then fled the scene in a vehicle.
The vehicle is a grey Audi four-door sedan bearing West Virginia temporary paper tags 764826. There is damage on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has announced that three arrests have been made for robbery offenses that have occurred in DC.
Officers arrested a 20 year-old for attempted armed robbery with a gun that occurred on Dec. 11 on the 600 block of East Capitol Street, NE.
On Dec. 13, MPD arrested a 24 year-old from Northwest, DC for a robbery (force and violence) that occurred on Oct. 11 on the 2200 block of Champlain Street, NW.
Finally, officers arrested a 27 year-old on Dec. 15 for an armed carjacking that occurred on Aug. 8 on the 3700 block of Hayes Street, NE.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has made an arrest in reference to a homicide. The initial offense occurred on April 29, 2019 on the 100 block of Michigan Avenue, NE.
At approximately 4:59 p.m., officers responded to the above location for the report of a stabbing. They located an adult male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
On May 9, 2019, police arrested 20 year-old Matthew Walker and charged him with assault with intent to kill while armed.
On Nov. 4, the victim, 23 year-old Jamal Green-Lee, succumbed to his injuries. An autopsy was performed, and the cause of death was complications from stab wounds. Green-Lee’s death has been ruled a homicide.
On Dec. 18, Walker was transported to the Homicide Branch, where the charges were upgraded to second-degree murder while armed.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested a suspect for assault with a dangerous weapon and felon in possession of a firearm. Another suspect in sought.
At approximately 2:51 p.m. on Dec. 16, the suspects approached the victim on the unit block of L Street, NW.
According to a press release, one of the suspects brandished a handgun and shot at the victim.
The suspects then tried to flee the scene. One of them was apprehended by responding officers. A firearm was recovered.
The suspect currently sought was captured by a surveillance camera.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested a suspect for second-degree burglary on Dec. 17.
At around 9:44 p.m. that day, the suspect allegedly entered an establishment on the 1300 block of Allison Street, NW and tried to take property. The 43 year-old suspect was apprehended by responding officers.
Between 9 p.m. on Dec. 17 and 9 a.m. on Dec. 18, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out three crime alerts.
The most recent alert was sent at 2:06 a.m. for a robbery on the 1400 block of P Street, NW. Police are looking for a Black male between 35 and 45 years of age, 5’9″ in height and weighing 180 pounds.
An alert was sent at 1:56 a.m. for a shooting investigation on the 2300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Police do not have a description of the suspect(s).
The final alert was sent at 11:46 p.m. for a robbery on the 1300 block of W Street, NW. Police are looking for a Black male, 6’2″ in height with a thin build, wearing a snow cap and a blue jacket.
A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a preliminary hearing to determine if a homicide case has enough evidence to go to trial. The judge also ruled that, in the meantime, the defendant will remain held at St. Elizabeths Hospital.
Bratrell Hawkins is charged with second-degree murder while armed in the fatal shooting of Xavier Tate on the 1400 block of 3rd Street, SW on Jan. 5.
The defense attorneys asked Judge Neal Kravitz to release their client, pointing out Hawkins’ lack of criminal history and arguing that he is only being held on the low standard of probable cause.
However, Judge Kravitz said since the defense never requested a preliminary hearing, the prosecution never had a chance to submit evidence and an argument for a higher ruling. He said that the defense can argue for Hawkins’ release during the preliminary hearing, but that he will remain held until then.
The prosecution asked Judge Kravitz to transfer Hawkins to DC Jail since he has been deemed competent to stand trial. Defense attorney James King argued that he should stay at St. Elizabeths instead.
Judge Kravitz ultimately decided that Hawkins will remain at St. Elizabeths in the interest of maintaining his status as competent to stand trial.
On Dec. 17, a DC Superior Court judge ordered the transfer of a homicide defendant to St. Elizabeths Hospital.
Jaykell Mason, 20, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the fatal shooting of Terence Dantzler, 29, on Feb. 13 on the 700 block of 8th Street, NW.
Mason is also charged with assault on a police officer while armed for allegedly engaging in gunfire with officers as he tried to flee the scene on foot.
According to a report from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), doctors could not make a definitive finding on Mason’s competency to stand trial. Judge Michael Ryan transferred Mason to St. Elizabeths for an additional competency screening.
A mental observation hearing is scheduled for Jan. 25 to check on Mason’s progress.
This article was written by Yasmeen McGettrick.
On Dec. 17, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant to serve 26 months for assault with significant bodily injury and contempt.
Keith Moore pleaded guilty back in October. The 34 year-old got into a verbal altercation about a traffic accident and struck his victim in the face on July 16, 2019 on the 3200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, according to the case’s gernstein.
Judge Michael O’Keefe sentenced him to 22 months for the assault charge and four months for the contempt charge. The sentences will run consecutively. He will receive credit for time served.
Moore must also pay a total of $200 to the Victims of Violent Crime (VVC) fund.
This article was written by Yasmeen McGettrick.
On Dec. 16, a DC Superior Court judge continued an assault defendant’s sentencing as he considers withdrawing his guilty plea.
Dominic Copeland is charged with assault with intent to kill in one case and assault with a dangerous weapon in another. Copeland allegedly shot at a moving car at the intersection of 1st Street and N Street NW, on April 26, 2019. Earlier that same day, he allegedly stabbed a victim eight times in an apartment building on the 100 block of Q Street, NW.
Copeland, 30, entered guilty pleas in October of last year. As part of the plea agreement, his assault with intent to kill charge was downgraded to aggravated assault knowingly while armed.
Defense attorney Michael Madden asked Judge Craig Iscoe to continue the Dec. 16 hearing. He said his client wanted more time to consider possibly withdrawing his guilty plea, but he isn’t sure yet.
Judge Iscoe scheduled Copeland’s new sentencing for Jan. 8.
John Sullivan wrote this article
On Dec. 16, DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann held seven defendants and released 22 defendants during initial hearings.
Nathaniel Perkins was held on the charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault with significant bodily injury.
Perkins, 29, allegedly attacked the victim with a bottle.
The prosecutor argued for a hold, citing Perkins’ violent track record and a pending assault on a police officer case.
Perkins’ defense attorney, Charles Canty, argued that his client has a history of returning to court and there are a variety of conditions that would ensure his client’s release and the safety of the victim.
However, Judge Herrmann said Perkins’ criminal record was “concerning” and the brutal nature of the crime without any real provocation led her to issue the hold.
Jose Alevar, 29, was held on unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction. He is also a fugitive from Maryland where he is wanted for aggravated assault. He also has another case pending for possession of an unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.
Judge Herrmann said that while she understood the defense’s argument that this was just a possessory offense, court documents indicated that the weapon may have been used for something.
Judge Herrmann held Donte Philson on an assault with a dangerous weapon charge.
The acting defense attorney, Donna Beasley, argued that Philson, 28, has been compliant in previous cases. She also said that court documents were not clear on who instigated the assault.
However, Judge Herrmann said court documents clearly stated that Philson allegedly stabbed another individual who then needed extensive treatment as a result of the assault.
Kyle Kenion was held on an armed robbery charge.
The prosecution argued for a hold, saying that Kenion, 32, was on supervised release in another case on an assault with significant bodily injury charge when he committed the robbery.
Judge Herrmann agreed with the prosecution, saying the nature and circumstances of the case in combination with Kenion already being on supervised release led to her decision to hold him.
Kenion’s next court date is scheduled for Jan 6.
Judge Herrmann held Donzell Brodis on the charges of armed carjacking, unauthorized use of a vehicle during a crime of violence, receiving stolen property of $1,000 or more and armed robbery.
Brodis, 27, was brought in on a bench warrant after being indicted on the charges in November.
Marco Honesty, 24, is a fugitive from Virginia on an aggravated assault charge. He is also charged with first-degree fraud involving $1,000 or more in damages but was released in that case.
In the fugitive case, he decided to waive his right to an extradition hearing and wait at the DC Jail for three business days in order for Virginia authorities to pick him up.
Tykwaun Elijah Copeland, a fugitive from Maryland , is charged with aggravated assault. He also decided to waive his right to an extradition hearing and wait at the DC Jail for Maryland authorities to get him.
Of the 22 defendants who were released, five were charged with felonies, 10 were charged with misdemeanors, six were charged in domestic violence-related offenses and four were fugitives. Some defendants were charged with multiple cases
Felony charges include weapon possession, assault, drug possession and burglary charges. All were released with various conditions which included maintaining contact with the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) and enrollment in the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP).
Misdemeanor charges included GPS violations, assault, theft, contempt of court, unlawful entry, DUI and resisting arrest. The defendants were released with various conditions including stay-away orders, maintaining contact with PSA and not driving a vehicle.
Domestic violence charges included various assault charges, attempted threats to do bodily harm, weapon possession and cruelty to children. Release conditions include maintaining contact with PSA, stay-away orders, no Harassment, Assaulting, Threatening or Stalking (HATS) orders and complying with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) conditions.
The fugitive cases include those from Maryland and Virginia who were charged with assault. All of these defendants were released with orders to turn themselves in to the demanding jurisdictions in order to resolve their cases.
A defendant, charged with bail violation has been in the hospital since Dec. 10, so his hearing was continued once again to Dec. 17.
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect in connection with a first-degree burglary offense that happened on the afternoon of Dec. 14.
At around 2:26 p.m., the suspect entered an occupied residence on the 4300 block of South Dakota Avenue, NE.
Once inside, the suspect assaulted the victim and took property before fleeing the scene, according to a press release.
The suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera.
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Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective are seeking the public’s help identifying the suspect of an assault with a dangerous weapon offense that happened on Dec. 13.
At around 4:27 pm, the suspect approached the victim on the 1200 block of 19th Street, NW, according to a press release.
The suspect then brandished a knife, threatened the victim and then fled the scene. The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera.
