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Document: Police Announce Arrests for Robbery Offenses

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced several arrests that have been made for robbery offenses that have occurred in the District recently.

A 55 year-old was arrested for a robbery (force and violence) offense that occurred on Nov. 28 on the 1700 block of Euclid Street, NW.

A 42 year-old and a 37 year-old were arrested for an assault with intent to rob that occurred on Dec. 1 on the 1100 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW.

Two 14 year-old juvenile males, a 15 year-old juvenile male and a 25 year-old adult were arrested on Nov. 30 for armed carjacking that occurred on Nov. 29 on the 2900 block of M Place, SE.

Finally, a 14 year-old juvenile male was arrested for unarmed carjacking on Dec. 1 that occurred on the 2500 block of Pomeroy Road, SE.

Document: Suspect Arrested for Multiple Burglary and Robbery Offenses

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has arrested a suspect in connection to multiple burglary and robbery offenses that occurred in early December.

On Dec. 2 at approximately 10:40 p.m., the suspect entered an establishment on the 400 block of 8th Street, SE and took property before fleeing the scene.

On Dec. 4, the suspect entered and took property from two establishments on the 400 block of 8th Street, SE and the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.

Finally, on Dec. 5, the suspect took property from an establishment on the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.

On Dec. 5, police arrested a 48 year-old from Northeast, DC and charged him with second-degree theft, robbery (fear) of an establishment and second-degree burglary of an establishment.

Document: Suspect Sought for Attempted Armed Bank Robbery

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives seek the public’s assistance identifying and locating a suspect in reference to an attempted armed bank robbery.

At around 10:06 a.m. on Dec. 5, the suspect entered a SunTrust Bank on the 1300 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW. The suspect brandished a knife while demanding money from the bank teller, according to a press release.  The teller did not comply and the suspect fled the scene without obtaining any property.

The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera.

Crime Alerts: December 6-7

Between 9 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 9 a.m. on Dec. 7, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out two crime alerts.

The most recent alert was sent at 1:54 a.m. for an attempted robbery on the 300 block of K Street, NW. Police are looking for a Black male, 6’0″ in height with a dark complexion. He as last seen headed south on the 900 block of 4th Street, NW.

The second alert was sent at 10:59 p.m. for a shooting on the 2300 block of Hartford Street, SE. Police do not have a description of the suspect(s).

Document: Suspect Arrested in Connection with Shooting.

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested a suspect for assault with a dangerous weapon.

On Dec. 5 at around 8:35 p.m., the suspect and the victim were involved in a dispute while driving on the 1600 block of Kenilworth Avenue, NE. During the dispute, the suspect allegedly fired a handgun at the victim. However, the victim was not struck.

The suspect, a 41-year-old resident of Arlington, Va., was apprehended by responding officers.

Document: Suspect Sought for Second-Degree Burglary

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives seek the public’s assistance identifying the suspect of a second-degree burglary that happened on Dec. 4.

At around 4:56 a.m., a suspect entered an establishment on the 400 block of 8th Street, SE, took property and fled the scene. He was captured by a surveillance camera.

Judge Holds 4 of 19 Defendants During Initial Hearings

On Dec. 4, DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur released 15 defendants and held 4 at DC Jail during initial hearings. 

Antoine Turner is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the death of 34 year-old Demetrius Benson and 23 year-old Demeitri Anderson. 

Benson was shot on the 4500 block of Dix Street, NE on Nov. 3. Anderson was shot on the 4500 block of Benning Road, SE on Nov. 29. 

Defense attorney Dana Page argued that there is nothing more than a vague clothing description that ties Turner, 27, to both shootings. However, Judge Arthur said there was a fair amount of circumstantial evidence for probable cause and decided to hold him. 

Judge Arthur scheduled Turner’s next hearing for Dec. 23. 

Gregory McPhaul is charged with robbery. 

Judge Arthur decided to hold McPhaul, 18, due to the nature and circumstances of the case. According to the police report, McPhaul took a backpack with its belongings from the victim and said “don’t make me shoot you.”

His next hearing is scheduled for Dec. 23.

Two defendants were held in their respective domestic violence cases. One of them is charged with a misdemeanor for arson for allegedly barricading a family member in a bathroom before setting it on fire. 

The other domestic violence defendant, a 21-year-old male, is charged with a misdemeanor for assault with a dangerous weapon and was held due to repeated violations of a stay away order along with having two other pending cases.

Judge Arthur released five defendants charged in felony cases. The charges include possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance while armed, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, assault with a dangerous weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device. Three of the defendants were ordered not to be in possession of firearms. One of the defendants was placed into the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP), and two of the defendants were given stay away orders. 

Two domestic violence defendants were released by Judge Arthur. One of the defendants is charged with misdemeanors for simple assault and destruction of property; the other defendant is charged with a misdemeanor for simple assault. Both were ordered to report to the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) and were given stay away orders. One of the defendants was also given a no Harass, Assault, Threaten or Stalk (HATS) order. 

Judge Arthur released five defendants in fugitive from justice cases. All of the defendants were released with orders to turn themselves in to take care of their outstanding warrants. Two of the fugitives also picked up new charges which included destruction of property less than $1,000 and unauthorized use of a vehicle. They were given stay away orders and told to report to the PSA. 

Judge Arthur released two defendants in misdemeanor cases. The charges include assault on a police officer, simple assault and attempted possession of a prohibited weapon. They must report to the PSA, and one defendant was given a no HATS order. 

Finally, Judge Arthur released a defendant charged with a DUI and operating a vehicle while impaired. He must report to the PSA and was ordered not to drive without a valid license. 

This article was written by Saif Habboub

Judge Finds Probable Cause for Sex Abuse Case

On Nov. 25, a DC Superior Court judge ruled there was enough evidence to bring a sex abuse case to trial. 

The defendant is charged with assault with intent to commit first-degree sexual abuse for allegedly trying to rape an ex-partner on Oct. 17 in Southeast, DC.

The prosecution presented their witness, a detective in the Sexual Assault Unit with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The prosecution showed several exhibits including a report from the initial investigation, which was authored by the detective and a stay away order against the defendant from Prince George’s County, Md.

Defense attorney Amanda Rogers introduced Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage of the victim being questioned by police and audio from the victim’s 911 call. Rogers pointed out inconsistencies in the detective’s testimony and information revealed in BWC footage.

Judge Robert Okun said that, although there were many inconsistencies, probable cause is established in this case because it is a low standard. 

He also said that the defendant’s limited criminal history and the weakness of the evidence against him weighs in favor of allowing the defendant to be put on pretrial release. The defendant was released under the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) with GPS monitoring and an order to stay away  from the victim.

This article was written by Yasmeen McGettrick. 

Judge Arraigns Fugitive and Simple Assault Defendants

A DC Superior Court judge presided over arraignments for a fugitive case and a  misdemeanor case on Dec. 4. 

Irvin Courts is charged with being a fugitive of justice in Maryland for failure to appear in court. 

Defense attorney Thomas Engle asked the Judge James Crowell to release the defendant since he was at DC jail during the time he was scheduled to appear before the Maryland court. 

Judge Crowell released him and ordered him to resolve his outstanding bench warrant in Maryland. An extradition hearing is scheduled for Jan. 7, 2021.

The second defendant is charged with simple assault for allegedly assaulting three victims on Dec. 2. 

The prosecution requested that Ronald Whitehead, 40, be held due to the seriousness of the crimes and be given a no Harass, Assault, Threaten or Stalk (HATS) order. 

Judge Crowell issued the No HATS order and imposed a $50 bash bond. Whitehead’s next hearing is scheduled for May. 5, 2021.

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Emily Pengelly wrote this article. 

Document: Suspect Arrested in Connection with June Shooting

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting that happened on June 28.

At around 10:46 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Condon Terrace, SE for the report of a shooting. There, they found an adult female suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The 23 year-old suspect was arrested for assault with intent to kill on Dec. 4.

Document: Suspect Arrested in 11-month-old’s Death

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested a suspect for first-degree murder – felony murder and first-degree cruelty to children in the death of 11 month-old Makenzie Anderson.

The homicide happened Feb. 6 on the 1600 block of New York Avenue, NE, according to a press release.

At around 2:56 p.m. that day, MPD members were notified of an infant that was transported to an area hospital with multiple life threatening injuries, from which she ultimately died. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma.

Tyra Anderson, 27, was arrested on Dec. 4.

Judge Holds 4 Defendants, Releasing 15 During Initial Hearings

On Dec. 3, DC Superior Court Judge Juliet McKenna held four defendants and released fifteen during their initial hearings. 

Gerald Stewart, 39, is held on a charge of armed robbery for allegedly stealing a cell phone from and beating up a man who was speaking with Stewart’s girlfriend on the 300 block of Florida Ave, NW on Dec. 2. Stewart had four open cases at the time of the alleged offense, one of which is a bail violation for failing to appear at court while on pretrial release. 

“Significantly, Mr. Stewart has multiple pending cases and he does not seem to be compliant with the conditions of his release,” said Judge McKenna. “Even before the pandemic he was noncompliant with an order for a mental health assessment.”

Judge McKenna also held Brittany Sprouse, 29, on a charge of armed robbery. Sprouse, Stewart’s girlfriend, allegedly beat up and stole a cell phone from a man who was speaking with her. According to court documents, Sprouse was allegedly found with a pocket knife at the time of arrest. 

The judge noted that although Sprouse has a limited criminal history, she should be held because she allegedly committed the offense while on release in an ongoing case as well as the violent nature of this case.

The judge held Deangelo Williams, 31, on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device. Williams allegedly dropped a firearm while running from police on Dec. 2 on the 200 block of V Street, NW. Williams has previously been convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm and allegedly committed the offense while on probation for that conviction. He also has had other gun-related charges in the past. 

The judge held him “given that he is currently on an intensive level of supervision for the exact same offense, including prior gun offenses.” 

A 27-year-old male is held on charges of misdemeanor sex abuse, simple assault, attempted sex abuse and unlawful entry onto public property for allegedly groping multiple women without consent on Nov. 27 on the 400 block of Bryant Street, NW. The defendant allegedly committed the offense while on release in a pending domestic violence case. He was held because he allegedly committed the offense while on release, and he was recently released from jail on Sept. 3 after multiple convictions in other domestic violence cases.

Seven defendants charged with felonies were released, promising to return to court. One of the defendants was also released with a stay away order. 

Four defendants charged as fugitives from justice were released with orders to turn themselves in to the demanding jurisdictions by 5 p.m. on Dec. 4. 

Four defendants charged with misdemeanors were released, one with a stay away order and one with a stay away order and an order to not harass, assault, threaten, or stalk (HATS) the alleged victim.

This article was written by Maansi Srivastava.

Document: Homicide on Joliet Street, SW

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the100 block of Joliet Street, SW on Dec. 2.

According to a press release, officers found 30-year-old Maurice Johnson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died on the scene.

The department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who can provide information which leads to the arrest and conviction in this case or in any other homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE — 50411.

Document: Suspect Arrested in Connection with Two Homicides

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested a suspect in connection with two homicides that happened in November.

On Dec. 3, 27 year-old Antoine Turner was arrested for two counts of first-degree murder while armed in the deaths of 23 year-old Demeitri Anderson and 34 year-old Demetrius Benson.

At around midnight on Nov. 3, officers responded to the 4500 block of Dix Street, Northeast for the report of a shooting. There, they found Benson suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at an area hospital.

At around 12:40 p.m. on Nov. 29, officers responded to the 4500 block of Benning Road, SE after they heard gunshots. There, they found Anderson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Anderson was also arrested for felon in possession of a firearm. He has a prior arrest history that includes charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, distribution of a controlled substance, cruelty to animals, possession of an unregistered firearm, possession of a prohibited weapon, carrying a pistol without a license, first-degree burglary and robbery.