Judge Schedules, Continues 15 Murder Hearings

A DC Superior Court judge scheduled trial readiness hearings and a status hearing for eight murder defendants on Nov. 17, continuing seven other murder hearings for later dates.

A majority of the hearings have been scheduled or continued to dates in 2021.

Judge Juliet McKenna scheduled trial readiness hearings for Malik Holston, Dewayne Chatman, Jalonta Little, Monte Johnson, James Mayfield, Robert Moses, Clinton Womack, and Cedric Alexander.

Holston, 18, is charged with carrying a pistol without a license, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and first-degree murder while armed murder which was especially heinous, atrocious or cruel commited against a witness to a criminal investigation or judicial proceeding in the death of 15-year-old Gerald Watson.

Watson was fatally shot on Dec. 13, 2018, on the 2900 block of Knox Place, SE. Holston has been held in this case since Dec. 19, 2018, at the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS). Judge McKenna scheduled Holston’s next hearing for March 9, 2021.

Chatman, 34, is charged with obstruction of justice, threat to kidnap or injure a person, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, malicious disfigurement while armed, mayhem while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed and first-degree murder while armed in the death of Evan Williams.

Williams was fatally shot on Sept. 8, 2016, on the 4000 block of 3rd Street, SE. Chatman has been held in DC Jail since Nov. 23, 2016. Judge McKenna scheduled Chatman’s next hearing for March 22, 2021.

Little, 30, and Johnson, 25, are co-defendants who are charged with conspiracy in a bias-related crime, robbery while armed in a bias-related crime, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with a dangerous weapon in a bias-related crime, assault with intent to commit robbery while armed and felony murder while armed in a bias-related crime in the death of Deeniquia Dodds, a transgendered woman.

Dodds was killed on July 4, 2016, on the 200 block of Division Avenue, NE. Little has been held in DC Jail since Sep. 20, 2016, while Johnson has been held since Feb. 9, 2017. Judge McKenna scheduled Little and Johnson’s next hearing on March 1, 2021.

Mayfield, 21, is charged in two different cases. He has a co-defendant, Moses, 21, in one of those cases.

Mayfield and Moses are charged with assault with the intent to kill while armed in a drive-by or random shooting offense committed during release, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence while armed committed during release, assault with the intent to kills where the victim was especially vulnerable due to age or mental or physical infirmity, drive-by or random shooting, aggravated assault with grave risk while armed, obstruction of justice, conspiracy and first-degree murder while armed in a drive-by or random shooting in the death of 17 year-old Jamahri Sydnor.

Sydnor was shot on Aug. 10, 2017, on the 1400 block of Saratoga Avenue, NE. She was pronounced dead two days later. Moses has been held in DC Jail since Oct. 27, 2017.

Mayfield is also charged with first-degree murder while armed and first-degree murder while armed while committing or attempting to a commit a robbery in the death of Elijah Henry and Jermaine Bowens.

Henry was fatally shot on Dec. 27, 2017, on the 1800 block of Bryant Street, NE. Bowens was fatally shot on Dec. 26, 2017, on the 2200 block of Douglas Street, NE. Mayfield has been held in DC Jail since Dec. 28, 2017.

Judge McKenna scheduled Mayfield and Moses’ next hearings for March 1, 2021.

Womack, 31, is charged with first-degree burglary while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, robbery while armed, attempted robbery while armed, kidnapping while armed, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction and first-degree murder while armed in the death of Terry Crutchfield.

Crutchfield was killed on Dec. 6, 2016, on the 1500 block of Olive Street, NE. Womack has been held in DC Jail since Dec. 21, 2016. Judge McKenna scheduled his next hearing for Feb. 22, 2021.

Alexander, 48, who is also known as Tony White is charged with robbery while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with ap prior crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license and first-degree murder while armed in the death of Daquan Hooks.

Hooks was fatally shot on March 23, 2017, on the 1900 block of 13th Street, SE. Alexander has been held in DC Jail since Aug. 28, 2018. Judge McKenna scheduled his next hearing for March 12, 2021.

Judge McKenna continued hearings for Lance Ammons, Edward Brown, Antonio McKenzie, Steven Robin, Juan Kibler, Andre Smith and Davon Patterson.

Ammons, 43, is charged with carrying a dangerous weapon outside home or business and second-degree murder while armed in the death of 62 year-old Robert Bolich.

Bolich was fatally stabbed on Aug. 22, 2019, on the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. Ammons has been held since Aug. 23, 2019. He is currently held at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, DC’s psychiatric institution.

Judge McKenna scheduled Ammons’ next hearing for March 19, 2021, to give time to his attorney to possibly challenge a competency finding.

Brown, McKenzie, and Robin are involved in a co-defendant matter in which they are charged with conspiracy to commit a crime of violence, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and first-degree murder while armed in the death of 29 year-old Kenneth Poindexter.

Poindexter was fatally shot on Jan. 20, 2018, on the 4800 block of Benning Road, SE. Robin has been held since June 28, 2018. McKenzie has been held since April 10, 2019, and Brown has been held since June, 21, 2019. Judge McKenna scheduled a status hearing for Dec. 21.

Kibler, 29, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed and aggravated assault in connection to the death of 40-year-old Joseph Harris.

Harris was fatally stabbed on May 7, 2018, on the 2300 block of Green Street, SE. Kibler has been held in this case since May 18, 2018. Judge McKenna scheduled Kibler’s sentencing date for April 12, 2021.

Smith, 33, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 23-year-old Delwaun Lyons on the 300 block of 30th Street, SE. He’s also charged with assault with a dangerous weapon in another case.

Smith has been held since Aug. 23, 2019. Judge McKenna set a future scheduling hearing for Smith’s case for April 26, 2021.

Patterson, 29, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the death of 46-year-old Bryant McClain, who was fatally shot June 8, 2019, on the 800 block of Crittenden Street, NW.

Patterson was charged and has been held since March 14. Judge McKenna scheduled a status hearing for Patterson’s case for May 3, 2021.

Judge Holds Nearly Half the Defendants During Initial Hearings

On Nov. 17, DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond held twelve defendants, released eleven and continued one hearing during initial hearings.

Johnny Coles, 24, is held on charges of carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction. Coles was allegedly found with a handgun on Nov. 16, while on release in a pending case in which he is also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.

Judge Raymond said she was concerned about the gun-related nature of the two alleged offenses when she decided to hold him.

Ramel Henderson, 16, is held after being arrested on a bench warrant for failing to appear at court for his pending case, in which he is charged with possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, armed robbery, armed carjacking and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business. He is being tried as an adult due to the severity of the alleged crime.

“There is a presumption of detention given that Mr. Henderson has been charged and in fact, indicted by a grand jury, on the charge of armed carjacking and carrying a pistol without a license and other felony charges,” said Judge Raymond.

Ryan Jones, 19, is held on a charge of unarmed carjacking for an alleged incident that took place on Nov. 16. Jones also has a pending charge of fugitive from justice for an armed robbery case in Maryland.

Jones’s attorney, Suen Pierce, argued that the judge should not find probable cause because the identifying evidence was weak, and that Jones should be released because he has no prior criminal history. However, Judge Raymond found probable cause and decided to hold the defendant.

A domestic violence defendant is held on a charge of contempt for violating his release conditions. The defendant was in court the day prior on domestic violence charges involving simple assault and attempted threats to do bodily harm, and was released with an order to stay away from the victim and her home.

“What [the defendant] has shown me is that he cannot honor a stay away order,” the judge said. “I ordered that you stay away from there less than 24 hours ago.”

Alfonzo Forte, 54, is held on a charge of distribution of cocaine while armed. Forte was arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) on Nov. 16, during which he was allegedly found to have scissors.

The judge held Chaz Jones on a charge of being a fugitive from justice. He is wanted on an attempted first-degree murder charge in Maryland. The demanding jurisdiction has three business days to retrieve Jones, or a hearing will be scheduled for him in DC.

Denzel Pace, 26, is held on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business. He was arrested after he was allegedly found with a handgun during a traffic stop on Nov. 16. Pace has two prior felony convictions.

The judge also held Johnny Smith, 53, on charges of distribution of cocaine and misdemeanor possession of cocaine. Smith was arrested on Feb. 11 during an undercover buy-bust operation conducted by MPD. He was rearrested on a bench warrant on Nov. 17 after he failed to appear at court on Oct. 26.

A domestic violence defendant is held on charges of second-degree theft and unlawful entry onto private property. The defendant allegedly committed the offense while on release in a misdemeanor case, in which he is charged with destruction or property and threats to do bodily harm.

Bruce Ross, 18, is held on a charge of felony contempt for violating his release conditions in a pending felony case, in which he is charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business. Judge Reynolds decided to hold Ross given his violation of release conditions.

Dipa Kabasela is held as a fugitive from justice for a pending case in Maryland, in which he is charged with violation of a protection order. The demanding authority has three business days to retrieve Kasabela or he will be scheduled for a court date in DC.

Six defendants charged with misdemeanors, and one defendant convicted of a misdemeanor offense, were released. Four of those defendants were released with stay away orders, two were ordered not to harass, assault, threaten, or stalk (HATS) the victims.

One defendant charged with a felony offense was released with orders to stay away from the location of the alleged crime and to not own a firearm or ammunition within DC.

One defendant convicted of a felony was released with an order to stay away from the compliant as a conditions of his probation.

Two domestic violence defendants were released with stay away orders. One of the defendants was ordered to get a GPS monitor. The third domestic violence defendant was given a no HATS order.

One defendant charged with a misdemeanor is currently hospitalized and his case was continued to Nov. 18.

This article was written by Maansi Srivastava.

Murder Cases Move Forward with Trial Readiness Hearing

A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a trial readiness hearing for a defendant who is charged with two murder cases that date back to 2017.

Derek Turner is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the death of Andrew McPhatter, who was 28 years-old when he was shot on March 5, 2017, on the 3500 Block of Wheeler Road, SE. Police arrested Turner on Sept. 6, 2017. Ronnika Jennings, 41, is also charged with first-degree murder in connection with the homicide. Two other defendants, Duan Hill and Marshay Hazelwood, are charged with obstruction of justice and conspiracy.

The hearing is scheduled for March 2, 2021.

His last trial readiness hearing took place back in March, at which time, he rejected a plea deal from the prosecution.

In March 2018, Turner, 29, was indicted om 25 counts, including first-degree murder while armed, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior crime of violence, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and conspiracy. Jenkins is charged with accessory after the fact, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and conspiracy in addition to her murder charge.

Turner is also charged in the death of 23-year-old Devin Hall, who was fatally shot on Jan. 7, 2017, on the 3500 block of 6th Street, SE.

He was indicted on 11 counts for Hall’s homicide in February 2019, including first-degree murder while armed, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior crime of violence, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and conspiracy.

This article was written by Yasmeen McGettrick.

Prosecutor Sheds Doubt on Murder Indictment by Next Hearing

A DC Superior Court judge continued a Nov. 17 hearing for two co-defendants charged with murder.

Daquan Anglin, 24, and Derrick Kearney, 25, are charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 26-year-old Devonte Speight on April 29. Kearney and Anglin allegedly tried to steal Speight’s dirt bike on the 1800 block of Maryland Avenue, NE.

The prosecutor said she does not believe there will be an indictment by the time of the next hearing, which Judge Steven Wellner scheduled for Feb. 8. According to DC policy, the prosecution has nine months to secure an indictment from a grand jury.

According to court documents, when Speights refused and drove away, one of the suspects allegedly fired three gunshots at him. Anglin and Kearney reportedly fled in a car after the shooting but were eventually apprehended by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers after exiting the vehicle and fleeing on foot.

Kearney and Anglin will continue to be held at the DC Jail, where they have been since April 30.

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Document: Suspects Sought for Burglary in Southeast

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking two suspects in connection to a burglary that occurred on Nov. 11.

At around 3:58 a.m., the suspects entered a residence on the 2300 block of Shannon Place, SE. The suspects took property from the residence before fleeing the scene.

The suspects were caught on camera and can be seen in the MPD release below.

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Document: Police Seek Suspect for Assault with a Rock

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking a suspect in relation to an assault that occurred on Nov. 11.

At approximately 8:37 p.m., the suspect approached the victim on the 5000 block of Wisconsin Avenue, NW, assaulted the victim with a rock and then fled the scene.

The victim was treated at a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect can be seen in the video below.

Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Assault

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has arrested a suspect in relation to an assault that occurred on Nov. 15.

At approximately 5:12 p.m., the suspect approached the victim on the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE and stabbed the victim with a knife. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Police arrested a 29 year-old male from Southeast, DC and charged him with assault with a dangerous weapon.

Crime Alerts: November 16-17

Between 9 p.m. on Nov. 16 and 9 a.m. on Nov. 17, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out three crime alerts.

The most recent alert was sent at 7:41 a.m. for an armed robbery on the 5200 block of Dix Street, NE. Police are looking for a 35 year-old bald, Black female, 5’10” in height, 140 pounds, wearing a cream puffy jacket with black leggings and armed with a box cutter.

An alert was sent at 10:33 p.m. for a shooting on the 1100 block of 21st Street, NE. Police are looking for a dark Nissan with temporary paper tags.

The final alert was sent at 9:57 p.m. for a robbery at the intersection of Florida Avenue and New York Avenue, NE. Police are looking for three Black males. The first suspect is 15 years of age and was last seen going south on a bike trail.

Judge Holds 8 Defendants During Initial Hearings

DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond held eight defendants, issued one bench warrant and released 30 defendants during initial hearings on Nov. 16.

Nijinsky Dix, 37, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 44-year-old Terry Hickman on the 1000 block of 4th Street, SW on Nov. 14. According to court documents, Dix, a resident of Jacksonville, Florida, allegedly went to her former boyfriend’s apartment and shot him multiple times. “He pushed me, and I shot him,” Dix allegedly said during a phone call with her mother.

“My client has no criminal record, she has an advanced degree, she is not a flight risk and is willing to stay away from DC,” defense attorney Martinis Jackson said, asking for his client to be released.

But, Judge Raymond held the defendant due to the serious nature of the crime.

Dedan Williams, 49, is charged with second-degree murder while armed in the stabbing death of 38-year-old Andrew Tillman on the 3100 block of 16th Street, NW on Nov. 15. The defendant allegedly engaged in a physical altercation with the victim in the stairwell of his apartment. Security cameras outside the apartment allegedly show Tillman running out of the stairwell before Williams catches him and stabs him several times.

Judge Raymond found probable cause and held the defendant.

“There is significant evidence here, and the thing that tips the balance is the video,” Judge Raymond said. “I am granting the government’s hold request, I find significantly more than probable cause.”

Judge Raymond also held four defendants who are charged with simple assault, including:

Robert Jones, 41, is charged with simple assault and shoplifting. According to court documents, on Nov. 13, Jones allegedly took property from a CVS Pharmacy on the 5500 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW and threatened the workers with what they said they believed was a firearm. However, when Jones was arrested, no firearm was found.

Jones also has four bench warrants with underlying contempt and theft charges.

“It appears that every two weeks or so, there has been a new case, for the last three months,” Judge Raymond said. “In the more recent cases, there are actual assaults.”

A defendant was held for simple assault in a domestic violence case.

“There is significant evidence that if I released him, no conditions could ensure the safety of the victim,” Judge Raymond said during the hearing.

Judge Raymond was prepared to release another defendant charged with simple assault in a domestic violence case, but ended up holding her.

Judge Raymond asked the defendant if she could stay away from the victim and the victim’s home.

But, the defendant said she couldn’t stay away from the location because she works there.

“Because the defendant indicated that she can’t stay away from the victim, I find that no condition or combination of conditions can ensure the safety of the community,” Judge Raymond said.

James Boddie, 29, is charged with simple assault, possession of a controlled substance and attempted possession of a prohibited weapon. The defendant allegedly engaged in a physical altercation on the 600 block of G Street, SE on Nov. 15. The altercation escalated and Boddie reportedly stabbed the victim.

Judge Raymond released Boddie on the new case but held him on an existing parole violation.

Delante Hardy, 25, is charged with assault with intent to commit robbery while armed and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction. Hardy allegedly tried to rob a victim on the 2900 block of Malcolm X Avenue, SE on Nov. 15.

Judge Raymond decided to hold the defendant due to the serious nature of the offense and because Hardy is on supervised release in an armed robbery case.

Judge Raymond also held Ethan Cunningham, 18, who is charged with assaulting a police officer. Cunningham allegedly punched a police officer while he was on recreational time in the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services’ (DYRS) custody.

Judge Raymond released Cunningham in this case, but he is held in another pending case.

A bench warrant was issued for Noah Abdullah’s arrest after he failed to report to the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) to have a GPS monitor installed. Abdullah, 37, has underlying charges of second-degree theft and unlawful entry onto private property in his pending cases.

Judge Raymond released eight defendants who are charged with carrying a pistol without a license and other weapons possession charges.

Of these defendants, six were not DC residents, in which they were ordered to leave DC and not come back unless it is related to their case.

A defendant charged with carrying a pistol without a license on Nov. 14 was found with more than 550 rounds of ammunition. The defendant was released and ordered to go back to his home state of South Carolina.

Judge Raymond released another four felony defendants with charges including possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, second-degree burglary, robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon.

Judge Raymond also released 18 defendants who are charged with various misdemeanors. Their charges include unlawful entry onto private property, attempted threats to do bodily harm, second-degree theft, violation of a Temporary Protection Order (TPO), simple assault, attempted possession of a prohibited weapon, destruction of property less than $1,000, second-degree cruelty to children, disorderly conduct, receiving stolen property and possession of a controlled substance.

John Sullivan wrote this article

Judge Continues Preliminary Hearing for Murder Defendant

A DC Superior Court judge continued a preliminary hearing for a defendant charged with first-degree murder while armed.

Nathaniel Bates is accused of fatally shooting 28 year-old Eddie Crist on May 8 on the 4000 block of South Capitol Terrace, SW.

Nov. 16 marked the first day of the preliminary hearing, which will ultimately determine if the case against the 36 year-old defendant has enough evidence to go to trial.

The lead Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective on the case testified that Bates initially said he was not at the crime scene. However, he was wearing a GPS monitor that placed him there.

The only people confirmed to be on the scene were Bates, Crist and a witness referred to as “witness one.”

During cross examination, defense attorney Pierce Suen asked the detective if there was any other evidence that Bates committed the crime other than his GPS putting him at the scene. The detective said “no.” However, he did say that the GPS was consistent with gunfire location technology.

The defense asked for the remaining Jencks material in the case. The prosecution has not reviewed all the Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage from the officers at the scene, which could possibly include Jencks material.

Judge Neal Kravitz decided to continue the hearing to allow time for the prosecution to review all the footage and hand over necessary material to the defense.

The preliminary hearing is set to resume on Nov. 18.

Judge Schedules Hearings for Co-Defendants Accused of Assault at DC Jail

On Nov. 16, a DC Superior Court judge scheduled hearings for three co-defendants charged in connection with a stabbing at the DC Jail.

Co-defendants Kenneth Gray, Tayon Neal and Keith Baham are charged with assault with intent to kill for their alleged involvement in the stabbing, which took place on Feb. 16.

Gray is also charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly striking a victim who was trying to intervene and stop the attack with a sharp object in the right shoulder area.

Judge Danya Dayson set a preliminary hearing for Jan. 5 and 6, which will determine if their cases have enough evidence to go to trial. She also scheduled a status hearing for May 3.

This article was written by Yasmeen McGettrick.

Document: Arrest Made for Burglary of Establishment

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has arrested a suspect in connection to a burglary that occurred on Nov. 16.

At approximately 2:03 a.m., the suspect broke into an establishment on the 300 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Responding officers apprehended the 49 year-old suspect as she was taking property from the location.

The suspect was arrested and charged with second-degree burglary.

Judge Schedules Hearings in Several Murder Cases

On Nov. 13, a DC Superior Court judge scheduled hearings for four murder defendants.

Judge Michael Ryan vacated a status hearing for Mark Beasley’s re-opened murder case. In 2017, the 48-year-old was sentenced to 30 years for first-degree murder while armed in the death of 39 year-old Darryn Conte, who was fatally shot on April 26, 2015 on the 400 block of Butternut Street, NW.

Beasley was also given concurrent sentences of five years for possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, 10 years of assault with intent to kill while armed, and three years for unlawful possession of a firearm.

His case was reopened in December of last year. His next status hearing is now scheduled for Dec. 1.

Judge Ryan rescheduled a hearing for Alonzo Lewis, who is charged with first-degree murder while armed. The 35-year-old is accused of fatally shooting Jaquon Helm, 40, and Venius Badgett, 35, on May 26, 2018 on the Unit block of Galveston Street, SW.

His hearing was rescheduled to Dec. 11.

Judge Michael Ryan also scheduled a status hearing for April 7 for a murder case involving two co-defendants.

Stephon Evans, 20, is charged with conspiracy, first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and carrying a pistol without a license for allegedly shooting 21 year-old Dion DeMarco Boyd on July 30, 2018 on the 1400 block of Maryland Avenue.

His co-defendant, 21 year-old Kewon Hunter, was initially charged with second-degree murder in connection with this homicide. However, he was later indicted on the same charges as Evans.

Evans and Alonzo Brown are also charged with with first-degree murder while armed, conspiracy to commit a crime of violence while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and assault with the intent to kill while armed in the death of Michael Taylor, a 22 year-old who was fatally shot on Jan. 12, 2019 on the 1700 block of Benning Road NE. That case is scheduled for a hearing on Dec. 15.

Naquel Henderson and Tavist Alston are also charged with first-degree murder in connection with this homicide.

This article was written by Yasmeen McGettrick.

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