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Crime Alerts: November 22-23

Between 9 p.m. on Nov. 22 and 9 a.m. on Nov. 23, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out one crime alert.

The alert was sent at 12:47 a.m. for a shooting on the 1300 block of Anacostia Road, SE. Police are looking for a Black male wearing a black jacket and black pants, armed with a handgun. He was last seen in a grey vehicle.

Amid Backlog, Judge Schedules Hearings for Seven Murder Defendants

Amid the backlog created by a suspension of jury trials in the DC Superior Court due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a judge scheduled hearings for seven murder defendants.

During the Nov. 20 proceedings, Judge Michael O’Keefe scheduled trial readiness hearings for Larry Brown, Edward Brown, Robert Green and Barry Marable.

Brown, 33, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a prohibited weapon and carrying a dangerous weapon.

Larry is accused of stabbing 31-year-old Derrick Wright on the 1300 block of Florida Avenue, NE, on March 24, 2018.

“At this juncture we are prepared to go to trial and not accept the plea offer,” said defense attorney James King.

This is the second plea offer that the prosecution has extended to Brown. The first one, which the defense rejected in October 2019, would have reduced his charges to voluntary manslaughter.

Brown’s trial readiness hearing is scheduled for March 1, 2021.

Edward, 57, is charged with armed first-degree murder of a senior citizen and armed robbery of a senior citizen for allegedly stabbing 71-year old Michael Mahoney on Feb. 5, 2018 on the 2300 block of 11 Street, NW.

Defense attorney Kevin Mosley said he wants a medical examiner to testify as an expert witness at the trial, but he is having trouble finding someone due to the pandemic.

Judge O’Keefe scheduled Brown’s trial readiness hearing for March 4, 2021.

Green, 30, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.

Green is charged for allegedly shooting of 43-year-old Andre Junior, who died on the 1500 block of Park Road, NW, on March 15, 2018.

“There will be no resolution short of trial, “ said the prosecution when Judge O’Keefe asked about the possibility of a plea deal.

The prosecution also requested that the defense return the evidence they used for DNA testing as soon as possible.

Green’s trial readiness hearing is set for March 1, 2021.

Marable is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with intent to kill, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business.

Marable, 23, is accused of shooting 22-year-old Roger “Tom” Marmet at a BP gas station on the 1200 block of 17 Street, NE, on Oct. 24, 2018.

Marable’s trial was previously set to begin in three months. Judge O’Keefe scheduled his trial readiness hearing for March 9, 2021, and requested that all parties file their motions by the end of January.

Keonte Johnson, 22, is charged with armed first-degree murder while committing a robbery, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business and armed robbery.

Johnson is accused of shooting 24-year-old Deandre Hawkins in the process of a robbery gone wrong on the 5300 block of E Street, SE, on April 22, 2019.

“The parties have reached a disposition,” said defense attorney Anthony Matthews. “We are asking for a date to set a plea hearing.”

The hearing was set for April 27, 2021, after the parties conferred with the assigned judge, Judge Todd Edelman.

Paul Daniel, 40, is charged with second-degree murder while armed in the death of 59-year-old Kevin Harrison, who was shot on 4100 block of Hayes Street, NE, on Jan. 26, 2019.

The parties are not ready to move to trial at this time, so Judge O’Keefe scheduled another status hearing for April 27, 2021, to give them more time to prepare.

Marco Powell, also known as Tyrell Powell, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the death of 22-year-old Semaj Alsobrooks.

Powell, 23, is accused of shooting Alsobrooks on the 3900 block of East Capitol Street, NE, on Sept. 4, 2019.

Judge O’Keefe scheduled Powell’s next hearing for April 21, 2021, to give parties time to decide how they are going to proceed with this case.

Sierra Robbins wrote this article.

Judge Finds Probable Cause Only for Lesser Homicide Charge

On Nov. 20, a DC Superior Court judge determined that a homicide case has enough evidence to go to trial, but only on a lesser charge.

Stephon Williams was initially charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his father, 49 year-old Stephen Magruder. The shooting allegedly happened during an argument on the 700 block of 51 street, NE on Sept. 11. Williams, 29, was arrested that day.

During the Nov. 20 preliminary hearing, Judge Neal Kravitz found that there was not probable cause for the murder charge, but there was for a charge of voluntary manslaughter while armed.

According to the prosecution, the two got into an argument over five dollars and there is evidence that some sort of physical altercation took place. Williams, 29, was photographed with a cut on his lip and blood was also found around the apartment.

The prosecution introduced several exhibits, including Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage of the defendant and officers. They also called on a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective to testify.

Williams’ defense attorney, Jason Tulley, emphasized the victim’s longstanding history of violence. He cited his previous criminal history, including a 2017 conviction for assault and destruction of property.

Tulley also called on an investigator with the DC public defender’s office to testify. The investigator had interviewed several relatives about the father-son relationship. She testified that the relatives said that the dad had a vicious temper and regularly beat his son.

After making his ruling, Judge Kravitz decided to release Williams under the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) and set a status conference for April 28.

This article was written by Yasmeen McGettrick.

Judge Holds Eight Defendants During Presentments

A DC Superior Court judge held eight defendants, releasing 17 during initial hearings on Nov. 20.

Antoine Royster, 42, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for stabbing two victims on the 1400 block of Florida Avenue, NW.

According to court documents, the offense took place on Nov. 19, when one victim was approached and stabbed by Royster while on a cell phone. Royster then saw the second victim and stabbed him as well.

Due to the seriousness of the crime, Judge Renee Raymond decided to hold Royster. His next hearing is scheduled for Dec. 10.

Demarko Allen, 20, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

On the night of Sept. 23, a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer observed Allen on a live Instagram video. During the video, Allen was allegedly seen holding a semi-automatic handgun while dancing. The MPD officer, knowing Allen had a prior firearm conviction, arrested the defendant.

The prosecution requested that Allen be held due to the continuous violation of his probation conditions.

Judge Raymond granted the prosecution’s request, seeing Allen as a danger to the community. Allen will be held at the DC jail pending his next hearing on Dec. 10.

Eric Hill is charged with threat to kidnap or injure a person. According to court documents, Hill, 56, allegedly called a local news channel and said he was going to go “shoot up” the court on Nov. 19.

Hill’s defense attorney requested that he be released under supervision of the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) and GPS monitoring, but Judge Raymond denied his request.

“I have very serious concerns and find no condition or combination of conditions will assure the safety of the community,” Judge Raymond said.

Hill’s next hearing is set for Dec. 10.

A fugitive from the state of Maryland is charged with sex abuse of a minor. The defendant waived his right to an extradition hearing and will be held at the DC jail for three days while he waits for the demanding jurisdiction to come to pick him up.

Judge Raymond held John King, who is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.

At 11 p.m. on Nov. 11, MPD was informed that a shot spotter had detected four rounds fired on the 1600 block of Independence Avenue, SE. Upon arrival, the officers observed King, 34, with his arms outstretched with a teal and black handgun dangling from his fingertips.

After officers detained King, they discovered that he has a prior gun conviction, which makes it unlawful for him to possess a firearm. King’s defense attorney requested that King be released and put on GPS monitoring.

Judge Raymond denied his request and held King at DC jail until his next hearing on Dec. 10.

Among those held were two defendants charged with domestic-violence related crimes. They are both charged with simple assault, and Judge Raymond decided to hold them given their criminal histories. The defendants were issued stay-away orders for whenever they are released, and their next hearings are scheduled for Dec. 10.

Andtwne Anderson, 42, was held on a parole warrant.

The defendant was brought into court on bench warrants for failing to appear at his hearings. Judge Raymond released him on his pending cases, but he had a hold in the parole matter.

Of those who were released, four defendants are charged with being fugitives from justice. They were all released with orders to report to the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) weekly in addition to turning themselves in to the demanding jurisdictions, which are Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Additionally, one of the defendants is also charged with a misdemeanor for simple assault, and he was given a stay-away order in that case.

Three additional defendants charged with misdemeanors were also released. Their charges include possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, simple assault and attempted possession of a prohibited weapon. All three defendants were given stay-away orders.

Apart from the defendants that Judge Raymond held, there were six additional defendants charged in domestic violence cases. All six were given stay-away orders from the alleged victims or locations of the incidents, and three of the defendants were also put on GPS monitoring.

Judge Raymond also released two defendants charged with felonies, one defendant charged with a traffic offense and one defendant who was brought in on a bench warrant for failing to appear.

An additional eight defendants had their charges dropped by the prosecution.

This article was written by Emily Pengelly and Krystin Roehl

Judge Reschedules Murder Defendant’s Status Hearing

A DC Superior Court judge vacated a murder defendant’s Nov. 20 hearing.

Devin Hill, 25, also known as Devin Smith, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 28-year-old Michael Cunningham on the 3000 block of 30th Street, SE on Nov. 29, 2019.

Hill’s next hearing date is scheduled for April 28. He will remain held at DC Jail.

Judge Schedules Hearing For Murder Defendant

On Nov. 20, a DC Superior Court judge scheduling a status hearing for a murder defendant.

Keith Toney is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 45 year-old Melton Grant on the 600 block of Morton Street, NW on June 22, 2019.

Judge Danya Dayson scheduled Toney’s next hearing for April 12. In the meantime, he will remain at DC Jail.

The 42 year-old defendant is also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and assault with intent to kill while armed in this case. He was indicted earlier this month.

Judge Issues 4 Bench Warrants During Pretrial, Probation Hearings

A DC Superior Court judge issued four bench warrants during 12 pretrial and probation hearings on Nov. 18.

Judge Robert Okun issued bench warrants for Brandon Bishop, Wonell Jones, Christopher Waters and Stephanie Tucker’s arrests after they failed to appear in court.

Bishop, 33, is on probation for second-degree theft, credit card fraud and lewd, indecent, or obscene acts. Bishop’s attorney, Rebecca Vogel said she did not know her client’s whereabouts.

After waiting ten minutes for Bishop to arrive in court, Judge Okun issued a bench warrant.

Jones, 33, is on probation for unlawful possession of a firearm committed during release, carrying a pistol without a license, possession of an unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

Defense attorney Steven Polin said he has been unable to contact his client. According to a Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) representative, Jones failed to report for GPS installation, drug testing and never verified his address.

Waters, 38, is charged with assault with significant bodily injury for allegedly assaulting a victim on the 900 block of G Street, NW on Nov. 11, 2019.

Defense attorney Elliott Queen did not know where his client was and has been unable to contact him.

Tucker, 21, is charged with second-degree theft. According to court documents, Tucker allegedly took more than $200 from a store on the 2300 block of Washington Place, NE last December.

Defense attorney Steven Ogilvie said he has been unable to contact his client, but a new attorney is taking over the case. He said the new attorney might have better contact information.

According to the PSA, Tucker has not reported since late September. The PSA representative requested a bench warrant.

“I still don’t understand why she isn’t here today. It seems like she hasn’t been reporting for a couple of months now,” Judge Okun said.

Tashawnda Galloway, 30, is charged with possession of a controlled substance. Galloway failed to appear for her hearing.

Galloway’s attorney, Charles Haskell said she had been at the courthouse but was turned away. After contacting his client, he said she was on her way back but it would take roughly an hour for her to arrive.

According to the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA), Galloway is in compliance with most of her release conditions including GPS monitoring. However, she has not completed her mental health assessment. Judge Okun decided to discharge the show cause order. Her next hearing is scheduled for March 3.

Phillip Drumgoole, 27, is on probation in two cases and on pretrial release in another case. Drumgoole is on probation for second-degree child sex abuse and a bail violation. He is charged with simple assault in his current case.

According to the PSA, Drumgoole has never reported or made his weekly phone check-ins. According to the CSOSA, Drumgoole has also failed to register as a sex offender. A CSOSA representative asked Judge Okun to revoke Drumgoole’s probation since he has made no effort to comply with his probation conditions.

Defense attorney Marnitta King asked Judge Okun to put her client in an outpatient mental health treatment program or terminate his probation as successful.

Judge Okun ordered Drumgoole to attend an outpatient mental health treatment program, and scheduled a forensic competency screening in all three of the defendant’s cases. Drumgoole’s next hearing is a mental observation hearing scheduled for Dec. 9.

Judge Okun quashed a bench warrant for a defendant who came to court to resolve it.

Juanita Jacobs, 36, is charged with simple assault. A bench warrant was issued for her arrest after she failed to report to the PSA and failed to appear for a show cause hearing.

Judge Okun quashed the bench warrant and continued her case for 30 days, so she can come back into compliance. Her next court date is a pretrial show cause hearing scheduled for Dec. 21.

Danyell Gatewood is on probation for simple assault. According to CSOSA, Gatewood has refused to enter an anger management program but is in compliance with her other probation conditions.

The CSOSA asked Judge Okun to continue the show cause in 60 days, so she can come into compliance. Judge Okun agreed and continued the show cause. Gatewood’s next hearing is scheduled for Jan. 19, 2021.

Judge Okun discharged a show cause order for 54-year-old Howard Montgomery. Montgomery is charged with second-degree burglary and indicted on charges of first-degree theft, unlawful entry onto private property and destruction of property.

The show cause order was issued after Montgomery failed to charge his GPS monitor on three separate occasions. According to the PSA, since Oct. 9, Montgomery has complied with all of his conditions of release and has been charging his GPS monitor. His next court appearance is a status hearing scheduled for March 17.

Levonne Flemming, 32, is on probation for attempted robbery. According to the CSOSA, Flemming last contacted them on July 2 and has not reported since then. At a show cause hearing on Oct. 14, Fleming was ordered to come into compliance with her probation conditions, but according to CSOSA, she still didn’t contact them. She has also failed to make her Victims of Violent Crime (VVC) compensation fund payment and attend anger management classes.

Flemming’s attorney, Thomas Healy said she has a full-time job and has had trouble reporting as directed.

“There has been some noncompliance but no re-arrest, the issue now is making the VVC payment, so I’m inclined to set another date,” Judge Okun said, deciding to continue the hearing to give Flemming time to make her VVC payment. Fleming is scheduled to return to court on Dec. 1.

Jeffery Bennett, 54, is charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance in two cases. According to the PSA, Bennett has been in compliance, apart from missing a few of his weekly check-ins.

Judge Okun discharged the show cause order and reminded Bennett that he has to report weekly by phone.

Deandre Dawkins is on probation for attempted threats to do bodily harm. Dawkins did not appear in court.

“It’s not surprising to me that he isn’t here because there is an outstanding bench warrant,” Judge Okun said.

The CSOSA representative was asking for the bench warrant to be modified into a full extraditable bench warrant. The prosecutor said that Judge Michael Ryan had modified the warrant yesterday.

Judge Arraigns Defendants in Murder Case

On Nov. 19, a DC Superior Court judge arraigned two murder defendants.

Malik Coles and Duan Garmany are charged with first-degree murder while armed in the death of 28 year-old Christopher Payne Jr., who was shot on June 30, 2019, on the 2100 block of 15th Street, NW.

Coles, 24, and Garmany, 23, allegedly each pulled a handgun on Payne in an attempt to rob him after he drove up to them in an alleyway. According to court documents, Payne began physically resisting the suspects and as he did so, a passenger in his vehicle got out and was also armed.

Payne attempted to flee the scene and Coles allegedly followed him and shot him. The passenger also allegedly shot Garmany in the leg before driving away.

The two are also charged with possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, conspiracy to commit a crime of violence, assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction of less than one year.

Both defendants entered a plea of not guilty.

Their attorneys, Kevin Mosley and Dominique Winters asked for more time to go through the evidence found in discovery.

Judge Todd Edelman scheduled a status hearing for April 12.

Judge Vacates Murder Defendant’s Hearing

A DC Superior Court judge vacated a murder defendant’s Nov. 20 felony status conference.

Melvin Simmons, 27, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting of 28-year-old Robert Brown.

Another hearing date has not been set as of Nov. 20.

On the night of Aug. 22, 2019, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers responded to the 1700 block of Trenton Place, SE for the report of gunshots. There, they found Brown suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Around 20 minutes later, the MPD received another call for a shooting on the 1400 block of 18 Place, SE. Once they arrived, they saw Simmons suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital.

With the help of eyewitness accounts and surveillance footage, the police were able to identify Simmons, a resident of Temple Hills, Md., as their alleged suspect. After Simmons recovered from his injuries, he was arrested on Nov. 18, 2019.

Judge Neal Kravitz vacated Simmon’s hearing after a notice of discovery was issued.

Simmons is also being charged with the first-degree murder of William Roland on the 1500 Block of 18th Street, SE on Aug. 17, 2019. He is scheduled for a hearing in this case on Jan. 15, 2021.

Simmons is being held without bail in both cases.

Emily Pengelly wrote this article

Document: Homicide in Truxton Circle Neighborhood

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a homicide that happened on the afternoon of Nov. 19.

At around 3:41 p.m., officers responded to the 1400 block of North Capitol Street, NW for the report of a shooting.

There, they found 59 year-old Marcella Johnson suffering from a gunshot wound.

She was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Crime Alerts: November 19-20

Between 9 p.m. on Nov. 19 and 9 a.m. on Nov. 20, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out three crime alerts.

The most recent alert was sent at 7:44 a.m. for a stabbing investigation on the 1400 block of Good Hope Road, SE.

Another alert for a stabbing investigation was sent at 7:36 a.m. on the 800 block of Southern Avenue, SE.

Police do not have a description of the suspects in either of the stabbing cases.

The final alert was sent at 9:35 p.m. for a robbery investigation on the 3000 block of G Street, SE. Police are looking for two Black males occupying a black sedan in this case.

Document: Police Arrest Second Suspect in September Homicide

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives arrested an 18 year-old suspect in connection with a homicide that happened on Sept. 26.

At around 11:25 p.m., officers responded to the 2900 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE for the sound of gunshots.

There, they found 25 year-old Anthony Lee suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

On Nov. 18, 18-year-old Kyrie Wells was arrested for first-degree murder while armed.

Back on Oct. 19, Niko James Hall was arrested for first-degree murder while armed in connection with the homicide.

Four of Five Defendants Receive Date for Hearings

A DC Superior Court judge scheduled trial readiness hearings for four of the five defendants charged in connection with a 2019 homicide.

Alonzo Brown, 23, Naquel Henderson, 23, Travist Alston, 27, and Stephon Evans, 20, are charged with first-degree murder while armed in the death of Michael Taylor.

Judge Juliet McKenna scheduled the hearings for March 18, 2021. The four had previously been scheduled to have a jury trial at the end of this month.

Taylor was 22 years-old when he was fatally shot on Jan. 12, 2019, on the 1700 block of Benning Road, NE.

Carlos Turner is also charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection with the homicide. However, his case was not heard on Nov. 19. He is scheduled for a status hearing on Nov. 30.

The other four defendants are also charged with conspiracy to commit a crime of violence, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and assault with intent to kill while armed in their cases.

Judge Holds 10 Defendants, Releases 12 During Initial Hearings

On Nov. 19, DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond held 10 defendants and released 12 during initial hearings.

Kyrie Wells, 18, is held on a charge of first-degree murder while armed for his alleged role in the death of 25-year-old Anthony Lee on the 2900 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE on Sept. 26. Wells was arrested on Nov. 18. Judge Raymond found probable cause and held Wells due to the severity of the alleged crime.

“I do find that no conditions or combination of conditions will ensure the safety of the community, therefore he will be detained,” the judge said.

Riquina Battle, 33, is being held on charges of robbery and assault with significant bodily injury for allegedly assaulting an individual on a bus on the 2500 block of Branch Avenue, SE. The judge held Battle due to her history of assaultive charges.

A domestic violence defendant is held on charges of contempt and attempted threats to do bodily harm for violating his release conditions in another domestic violence case. Judge Raymond held him due to his failure to comply with previous stay away orders and the repetitive and violent nature of his previous domestic violence charges.

If the defendant is released in the future, he is ordered to stay away from the victims and their home, to not harass, assault, threaten or stalk (HATS) the victims, and to not own a firearm or ammunition.

Devone Foote, 38, is held on a probation violation after being charged with unlawful possession of liquid PCP on Nov. 19. Foote allegedly committed the offense while on supervised probation for a 2017 case in which he was convicted of a felony. He was held due to the violent nature of the felony as well as his other recent charges involving intoxication.

A domestic violence defendant is held on a charge of simple assault due to a series of domestic violence charges in the past two years, particularly due to three alleged domestic violence incidents that occured in July. The defendant has also been ordered to stay away from the victim and their residence if he is released in the future.

“What I see is that there are three [domestic violence] cases with the same complaining witness within a short period of time,” said Judge Raymond while making her decision to hold the defendant.

Another domestic violence defendant is held on charges of simple assault and contempt for violating his release conditions. He allegedly committed the offense while on release in a pending domestic violence case involving the same victim.

“My concern is that there are no conditions or combination of conditions that would ensure the safety of the community, specifically this complaining witness” said Judge Raymond. “I also note that [the defendant] has been out of compliance with reporting to pretrial services.”

Justin Covington, 33, is held on a bench warrant after failing to appear at a hearing for a case in which he is charged with GPS tampering for failing to charge his monitoring device. Judge Raymond held him due to his failure to comply with pretrial release conditions including many instances of failing to appear.

Nathaniel Davis, 64, is released on his recent charge of unlawful entry onto private property for allegedly entering a Home Depot unlawfully on Nov. 19. However, he allegedly violated parole in another case and is being held to deal with his parole matter.

Andre Wiggins, 42, is held in multiple new and pending cases involving charges of unlawful possession of liquid PCP, simple assault, violating bail and possession of a controlled substance. He is released in a new case in which he is charged with driving under the influence, operating a vehicle while impaired and no permit with an order not to drive at all.

A domestic violence defendant is held on charges of attempted threats to do bodily harm, simple assault, attempted possession of a prohibited weapon and second-degree theft. The defendant allegedly committed the offense while on release in another domestic violence case in which he is charged with simple assault and destruction of property. He is held to ensure the safety of the community and the alleged victim, who is the same in both cases.

Three defendants charged with felonies were released on their personal recognizance. One was also given a stay away order and another was also given an order not to own any firearms or ammunition in DC while their case is pending.

Three defendants charged as fugitives from justice were released with orders to report to their demanding jurisdictions. They must resolve their matters in other states by their next court date in DC.

Three domestic violence defendants were released. Two of them were ordered to stay away from the victims and the victims’ residences, one of whom was also ordered to get a GPS monitor. The third defendant was given a no HATS order in relation to the victim, but is allowed to return to their shared residence.

Finally, three defendants charged with misdemeanors were released on personal recognizance, and they were all given stay away orders.

This article was written by Maansi Srivastava.

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