On Nov. 12, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun scheduled a preliminary hearing to determine if a homicide case has enough evidence to go to trial.
Niko Hall, 29, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the death of Anthony Lee. The 25-year-old was fatally shot Sept. 26 on the 2900 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE.
This article was written by Yasmeen McGettrick.
A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a preliminary hearing on Nov. 12 to determine if a homicide case has enough evidence to go to trial.
Anthony Jones, 23, is charged with second-degree murder while armed in connection with the death of Cimerron Kennedy. The 29-year-old victim was shot and killed on Sept. 21 on the 3500 block of Jay Street, NE.
Judge Robert Okun scheduled the hearing for Nov. 30.
This article was written by Yasmeen McGettrick.
A DC Superior Court judge continued a Nov. 12 status hearing for a murder case.
Tyrone Brown, 64, is charged with first-degree murder while armed. He is accused of killing his long-time friend, 45 year-old Orlando Daniel Miller, on Oct. 1 on the 1700 block of Lang Place, NE.
Judge Robert Okun scheduled the hearing for Dec. 14.
This article was written by Yasmeen McGettrick.
On Nov. 12, a DC Superior Court judge scheduled a preliminary hearing to determine if a triple homicide case has enough evidence to go to trial.
Dale Benjamin, 33, is charged with second-degree murder while armed in the deaths of Marquise Lewis, 29, Claudette Williams, 56, and Juwan Wade, 20. The three were found dead on the 5000 block of Bass Place, SE in the early hours of July 7.
Judge Robert Okun scheduled the hearing for Dec. 17.
This article was written by Yasmeen McGettrick.
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A DC Superior Court judge rescheduled a defendant’s Nov. 12 hearing because the defense attorney had a scheduling conflict.
Xavier Culbreth, 20, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and carrying a dangerous weapon outside a home or business.
Culbreth is accused of kicking 40-year-old Jamal Ferrell down an escalator and then stabbing him seven times at the Potomac Avenue Metro Station on April 28, 2019. Ferrell was pronounced dead 45 minutes later at a local hospital.
Defense attorney Matthew Davies was needed in a different courtroom for a preliminary hearing, so Judge Michael Ryan rescheduled the status hearing to Dec. 1.
Sierra Robbins wrote this article
A DC Superior Court judge rescheduled a murder defendant’s hearing for April.
Duan Garmany, 22, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the death of 28-year-old Christopher Payne, who was fatally shot June 30 on the 1400 block of W Street, NW.
Malik Coles, 24, is also charged alongside Garmany in this case; however, his case was not heard today.
During the Nov. 12 hearing, parties said they thought today’s hearing would be vacated. Defense Attorney Dominique Winters said her client has an arraignment hearing scheduled for Nov. 19 in this case.
Judge Michael Ryan decided to reschedule today’s hearing on April 12.
Maria Marzullo wrote this article.
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a second-degree burglary that took place on Sunday, Nov. 8.
At around 3:00 pm, the suspect broke into an establishment on the 900 block of 15th Street, NW. Upon entry, the suspect damaged property and then fled the scene.
The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos below:
Anyone who can identify this individual or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking a suspect in connection to a robbery that occurred on Nov. 11.
Around 11:50 p.m., the suspect entered an establishment on the 2300 block of 14th Street, NW. The suspect threatened an employee of the store and demanded money.
The suspect then fled the scene with both money and property from the store and can be seen in the photo below.
On Nov. 5, 36 year-old Jamaul Crockett was killed by a stab wound in the Park View neighborhood on the 600 block of Lamont Street, NW.
On Nov. 11, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested and charged a 40 year-old male with second-degree murder while armed. The defendant has many prior charges and was under the supervision of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) at the time of the alleged offense.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating an assault with a dangerous weapon offense that occurred on Nov. 4 on the 1400 block of New York Avenue, NW.
The victims include two adult males and one adult female who suffered from non-life-threatening stab wounds.
The suspects were caught on cameras near the scene and can be viewed in this video:
MPD is asking for anyone who has knowledge of the incident to alert the police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE –50411 .
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a robbery that occurred on Nov. 11 on the 2400 block of Market Street, NE.
According to the press release, the suspects entered an establishment and fled with money and property after encountering an employee.
MPD is asking for anyone who has knowledge of the incident to alert the police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE –50411
A suspect was arrested in connection with a homicide that happened in the Kingman Park neighborhood of DC.
At around 10:44 a.m. on Nov. 6, officers responded to the 1700 block of Gales Street, NE for the report of a shooting.
There, they found 41 year-old Demetrius Jones suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died at a local hospital.
On Nov. 11, 40 year-old Ronnie Melson, of no fixed address, was arrested for first-degree murder while armed.
Melson has an arrest history that includes threats, probation violations, assaults, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and heroin, distribution of distribute cocaine and heroin, carrying a pistol without a license and unauthorized use of a vehicle.
Between 8 p.m. on Nov. 11 and 9 a.m. on Nov. 12, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out two crime alerts.
The most recent alert was sent at 10:53 p.m. for a confirmed shooting on the 4300 block of Wheeler Street, SE. Police are looking for a silver sedan with heavy tinted windows and unknown tags.
The second alert was sent at 8:56 p.m. for a robbery investigation at the intersection of 13th Street, SE and K Street, SE. Police are looking for a Black male with a dark complexion and a Black female wearing all black clothing.
On Nov. 11, DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe held four defendants and released 25 during initial hearings.
Those held include Darnell Rackett, who is charged with first-degree murder while armed.
According to court documents, the offense occurred on July 4.
At approximately 10:57 p.m., the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) responded to a shooting on the 1500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. When officers arrived on the scene, they found the victim, 36 year-old Antonio Gardiner, unconscious and suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Originally, a juvenile was arrested for the murder on July 8. However, officers also arrested Rackett, 20, on Nov. 11. Judge Pipe held Rackett at the DC Jail given the alleged crime.
His next court date is set for Dec. 7.
Judge Pipe also held Kenneth Scott, who is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.
The offense occurred on Nov. 10 on the 2300 block of Pitts Place, SE. According to court documents, officers conducted a firearm search in the area due to a recent uptick in gun violence. Around 9 p.m., officers allegedly recognized Scott, who is known to the officers for his previous firearm arrests.
Officers allegedly saw Scott stick an object in his pocket. When MPD approached Scott, they saw a brown wooden handle of a revolver and arrested him.
Due to his previous history with firearms, Scott, 27, was held at DC jail.
A defendant charged with assault with significant bodily injury while armed is also being held at DC jail.
The defendant’s defense attorney, David Knight, requested that his client be released on the condition that he report to the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA). Judge Pipe took into account all the evidence before her and denied his request.
The defendant’s next hearing will take place on Dec. 7.
Jamal Hunter is charged with being a fugitive from justice. Hunter is wanted in Maryland but will be held at DC Jail for three days while he waits for the demanding jurisdiction to pick him up and transfer him to Maryland.
Eight defendants with domestic violence-related charges were released. The defendants were issued stay-away orders from the victims and ordered to report to PSA. Only one defendant was given a no harassing, assaults, threats or stalk (HATS) order.
Their next hearings are all set for April 14.
One defendant charged with first-degree child sexual abuse was released. He was issued a stay-away and ordered to report to PSA on a regular basis.
Judge Pipe released eleven defendants on misdemeanor charges under various conditions, including contacting PSA and stay-away orders. All eleven defendants were ordered to appear back in court on April 14.
The judge released three defendants charged with possessing controlled substances with the intent to distribute. One defendant was issued a stay away, and all three were ordered to report on a monthly or weekly basis to PSA.
Two defendants, charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and operating a vehicle while impaired, were released with orders to report to PSA.
One final defendant, charged with simple assault, is in the hospital, so his hearing was moved to Nov. 12.
Emily Pengelly wrote this article.
Between 9 p.m. on Nov. 10 and 9 a.m. on Nov. 11, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out three crime alerts.
The most recent alert was sent at 6:00 a.m. for a stabbing investigation on the 1000 block of 13th Street, NW. Police do not have a description of the suspect(s).
The second alert was sent at 1:55 a.m. for a shooting on the 4800 block of 1st Street, NW. Police do not have a description of the suspect(s) in this case, either.
The final alert was sent at 9:40 p.m. for a robbery investigation on the 4400 block of Ponds Street, NE. Police are looking for two Black males wearing white and black shirts.
