Document: Suspect Arrested for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

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

At around 7:05 p.m. on Oct. 4, a suspect allegedly assaulted the victim with an expandable metal baton on the 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road, NE. The suspect was arrested by responding officers.

The victim sustained non-like threatening injuries, but refused medical treatment.

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Document: Suspect Sought in Connection with Stabbing

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) seek the public’s help identifying a suspect of an assault with intent to kill while armed offense that happened on Oct. 2.

At around 4:27 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of 35^th Street, NE for the report of a stabbing. There, they found an adult male suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

A suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera.

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Judge Finds Probable Cause For 4 Defendants in Murder Hearing

A DC Superior Court judge found that a case for four co-defendants charged with the murder of an 11-year-old boy has enough evidence to go to trial, but with lesser charges than those originally filed.

The Oct. 2 proceedings concluding the three day long preliminary hearing.

Carlo General, Christen Wingfield, Marcel Gordon and Daryle Bond are charged with first-degree murder while armed in the fatal shooting of 11-year-old Davon McNeal. The shooting occurred on July 4 on the 1400 block of Cedar Street, SE.

Judge Neal Kravitz did not find probable cause based on the original charges. However, he did find probable cause for second-degree murder while armed for each of the defendants. Their charges were updated accordingly.

Judge Kravitz made his finding under what is known as the “depraved-heart theory of malice.”

The prosecution argued that the four defendants were acting as one, as they were shown on surveillance footage throughout the neighborhood running while armed.

The four were allegedly shooting towards an alley that they thought was occupied by a rival neighborhood gang. In the process of shooting, one of the shots killed McNeal, which is what the prosecution argued was transferred intent.

“It’s too ambiguous or speculative that the defendants were trying to kill somebody in that alley,” said Judge Kravitz.

Bond’s, 19, attorney, James King, argued that there’s no evidence to suggest that his client had an intent to kill anyone.

“As the video shows…where there are people running across where the decedent died, two people are shown shooting, none of those people are identified as Mr. Bond,” said King.

However, Judge Kravitz did argue that there was aiding and abetting from Bond. He was identified in the surveillance footage by the detective that was on the stand. King maintained that Bond did not fire his weapon and it was not reckless disregard.

One of General’s attorneys, Mary Kennedy, argued that there are identification issues for her client. One of the witnesses identified General from an Instagram photo where he is wearing all white, uploaded on the day of the shooting.

The detective tied General to the shooting based on his clothes, which in Kennedy’s opinion was not sufficient evidence.

“The identifications are sufficient to show probable cause for all four of the defendants who have been charged,” said Judge Kravitz.

Wingfield’s attorney, Robert Bryan, argued that there was no evidence that his client even fired one shot based on the video footage.

However, Judge Kravitz said the same thing that he did to King. According to Judge Kravitz, because they were all running together while armed in the videos, there is proof that the defendants are aiding each other.

Gordon’s attorney, Howard McEachern, argued that there were two witnesses near the scene when the incident occurred that did not identify his client. The two witnesses also knew Gordon for many years, which would make it easy for them to identify him, according to McEachern.

During King’s cross-examination of the detective, a video of an incident from June 29 was used as evidence.

The video showed a black Audi, in which members of a neighborhood rival, Choppa City, were allegedly driving down the alleyway of the Cedar Gardens neighborhood and fired shots. According to the detective, this was retaliation for a robbery that was committed prior.

King asked the detective what one of the witnesses said they heard during the incident. The detective said that one of the witnesses said they heard machine guns or assault rifles.

“Machine guns or assault rifles are also called choppaz in street slang,” said King. “Choppa city is the rival neighborhood gang.”

Judge Kravitz decided to hold Bond, General and Wingfield, 22. All three defendants either have pending cases or have been convicted of firearms charges which Judge Kravitz argued would make them a danger to the community.

However, Gordon, 25, only has a conviction for not paying a metro fare. Judge Kravitz scheduled a hearing for Oct. 5 to see if Gordon is eligible for the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP).

Judge Kravitz also scheduled a status hearing for Jan. 8 for all four defendants.

Saif Habboub wrote this article

Judge Holds 7 Defendants During Initial Hearings

On Oct. 2, DC Superior Court Judge Juliet McKenna held seven defendants in DC Jail and released 36 defendants during initial hearings.

Judge McKenna held Donovan Logan, 23, for failing to register as a sex offender in one case and GPS tampering in another case.

According to court documents, Donovan had an appointment with the DC Sex Offender Registry on Aug. 24 but failed to appear for the meeting. The prosecutor argued Donovan has been non-compliant with his probation requirements and requested a hold.

A bench warrant was also issued for Donovan’s arrest on Sept. 22 for failing to appear at a hearing in his probation case. Judge McKenna granted the hold, citing his “blatant non-compliance” with his probation.

Alexander Day, 28, was charged with contempt of court. Day was arrested 24 hours earlier on the same charge and released with a stay away order. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) then picked up Day in the same location ignoring the stay away order. Judge McKenna ruled to hold Day in contempt and granted the prosecutor’s request for a forensic hearing.

Earvin Harris, 41, was charged with robbery for a crime committed on Oct. 1. Harris allegedly stole the complainant’s bag from his car after several unsuccessful attempts to acquire the victim’s phone number.

Judge McKenna found probable cause to hold Harris in the DC Jail, citing his noncompliance with pretrial release conditions in two other pending cases.

Judge McKenna held Chakeena Mack as a fugitive from Maryland, where she is wanted on a homicide charge after Mack decided to waive her extradition hearing.

Mack’s defense attorney argued for her release, saying the victim in this case is still living and Mack has three children to take care of at home. But, Judge McKenna said she was not inclined to release her given the serious nature of the charge. Mack will wait in the DC Jail for Maryland authorities to pick her up.

William Glaspie, 35, was held on four separate cases involving second-degree theft and an additional charge of unlawful entry onto private property in one of the cases. He is also accused of wrongfully obtaining property from a 7-Eleven in DC.

Given Glaspie’s extensive amount of active charges and noncompliance with pretrial requirements in another pending case, Judge McKenna found probable cause to hold him for his new cases.

Once released from DC custody, Glaspie will have to report to Virginia authorities to resolve two fugitive charges.

One defendant, charged with simple assault, violation of a Civil Protection Order (CPO) and contempt in a domestic violence case, was held by Judge McKenna since he was also brought in on a bench warrant for failing to appear at one of his hearings in another domestic violence case that involves the same alleged victim.

Finally, Judge McKenna held Ashaad Turner, who is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. Turner, 18, allegedly brandished a firearm, threatened a victim and discharged a firearm in the direction of the victim on Sept. 23. Given the seriousness of the alleged offense and a pending case that Turner has in Prince George’s county, MD, Judge McKenna decided to hold him pending his next hearing.

Of those released, one of the apprehended suspects did not receive charges from the prosecution, and two defendants were given citations and released to come back to court in March of 2021.

Four defendants charged in domestic violence cases were released. Three of the defendants were given stay-away orders and one was given a no harassing, assaulting, threatening or stalking (HATS) order.

Eight co-defendants are all charged with unlawful entry onto private property for entering a construction zone on the 400 block of Florida Avenue, NE and climbing on a crane at the site. All were released with stay-away orders from the area of the alleged incident.

There were 14 additional misdemeanor cases. All of the defendants were released with various release conditions, including stay-away orders, orders not to possess any firearms and orders to report to the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) once a week.

Four defendants charged with being fugitives from justice were released by Judge McKenna. They were all ordered to turn themselves in to the demanding jurisdictions by Oct. 5.

Judge McKenna also released three defendants charged with felonies. One of the defendants, charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, is still in the hospital, so his presence in court was waived. He is reportedly paralyzed from the neck down after being shot in the neck, so Judge McKenna did not find him a danger to society.

Two final defendants were brought in on bench warrants for failing to appear at their hearings. Both were released, and one was given an order to report to his probation officer immediately while the other was given a new court date on March 5, 2021.

Judge Continues Hearing for Assault Defendant

On Oct. 2, a DC Superior Court judge continued a status conference to determine how to move forward with a shooting case.

Quincy Walters, 38, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed for allegedly shooting one victim in the head and another in the back on April 12 on the 1300 block of Congress Street, SE.

The first victims’ injuries were severe, including fractures to the orbital bone and significant swelling of the brain. The victim was admitted to the ICU and was in a coma during the initial investigation. D.C. Witness is unable to confirm, at this time, if the victim remains in a coma.

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers responded to the crime scene after gunfire location technology picked up 16 gunshots and the victims were seen by neighbors.

Officers found shell casings at the entrance of an alley. Security footage allegedly showed Walters fire into the alley multiple times. A witness also identified Walters through the footage.

Walters said he was robbed at gunpoint by a group of juveniles ten minutes before the shooting occurred and that he had nothing to do with the crime, according to court documents.

Walters is being held at DC Jail, where he has been for almost five months.

Judge John Campbell scheduled the next status hearing for Nov. 12.

The article was written by Sierra Robbins

Domestic Violence Defendant Rejects Plea Offer

On Oct. 2, a felony domestic violence defendant rejected a plea deal that could have required him to serve over two years.

The defendant is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. The prosecution extended an offer that would involve him pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.

In exchange, the prosecution would only recommend he serve 30 months. The prosecution would also not indict him for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, which the prosecutor said would add on to his sentence.

After the defendant formally rejected the offer, Judge Todd Edelman scheduled a felony status hearing for Dec. 11.

The defendant is currently being held at DC Jail.

Defendant Will Serve 1 Year for Assault with Significant Bodily Injury

On Oct. 2, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant for an assault that happened on the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority train system.

Marcus Proctor pleaded guilty to assault with significant bodily injury in March, just under one month after the charge was filed against him. According to court documents, the defendant approached a victim on Feb. 6 on the metro rail at Congress Heights and punched him. After a brief exchange of punches, Proctor bit a significant portion of the victim’s top lip off.

“It affects me as far as I go places,” the victim said in an impact statement. “I get real nervous. It does bother me. It bothers me a lot”.

The victim said even looking in the mirror was difficult for him, since the assault altered his appearance. The victim is also forced to take the same train that he was assaulted on, as it’s the only line near his residence.

Proctor, 31, read an apology statement before he received his sentence.

“A million apologies will never fix what happened, but please know that I understand what I did was wrong,” he said.

Proctor’s attorney, Sean Murphy, spoke to the hardships Proctor faced with his chronic homlessness and his attempts to find gainful employment. Proctor asked that the judge give him jail time so that he can receive the social services that he needed, such as mental health counseling.

Judge Julie Becker sentenced Proctor to two years in prison, but suspended half of the sentence. Since he is receiving credit for time served, he will be released in four months.

One he is released, Proctor will be under supervision for two years. He must also pay $100 to the Victims of Violent Crime (VVC) fund.

Judge Becker also granted the prosecution’s request for a stay away order from the victim.

Document: Suspects Sought for Armed Robbery Offense on Chesapeake Street

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspects in an armed robbery offense that occurred on Sept. 30, on the 1800 block of Central Place, NE.

Around 3:39 p.m., the suspects approached the victim and one suspect pulled out a gun, demanding the victim give them their property. The suspects took the property and fled the scene.

A nearby surveillance camera caught pictures of the suspects.

MPD is offering up to a $10,000 reward for anyone who gives information that leads to an arrest or indictment. If anyone has knowledge of the incident, they should call 202-727-9099 or text — 50411.

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Document: Arrests Made in Armed Carjacking on Chesapeake Street

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) made arrests in an armed carjacking offense that occurred on Sept. 30, on the 100 block of Chesapeake Street, SE.

Around 3:09 p.m., officers responded to a reported carjacking. Officers located the stolen vehicle, which had the four suspects still inside of it.

The suspects, a14-year-old male, two 13-year-old males and a 21-year-old male, were apprehended on Sept. 30 after they attempted to flee.

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Defendant Found Incompetent to Stand Trial, Again

On Oct. 2, a DC Superior Court judge ordered that a defendant continue receiving mental health treatment after he was found incompetent to stand trial for the second time.

Evan Graham is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly threatening and chasing two victims with a knife on March 16 on the 2400 block of 2nd Street, NE.

Judge Michael Ryan found that Graham, 50, was incompetent but likely to regain his competency following a report that the court received from the DC Department of Behavioral Health on Sept. 25.

Graham was transferred from DC Jail to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, DC psychiatric institution, on July 23. He was first deemed incompetent to stand trial, but likely to regain competency, on Aug. 21.

Graham will continue receiving treatment at St. Elizabeth’s.

The defendant’s progress will be evaluated during his next mental observation hearing, which is scheduled for Nov. 4.

Document: Suspects Sought in Armed Robbery on 8th Street, NE

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects for an armed robbery offense that occurred on Sept. 30 on the 4000 block of 8th Street, NE.

Around 4:05 p.m., the suspects approached the victim and one of the suspects brandished a firearm. After demanding the victim’s property, the suspects took the property and fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle.

A nearby surveillance camera captured a video of the suspects.

The MPD is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for any information that leads to an arrest or indictment. Anyone who has information should call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text 50411.

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Document: Suspects and Vehicles Sought in Assault Offenses

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects and a vehicle of interest for an assault with a dangerous weapon and simple assault offense that occurred on Oct. 1, on the 4100 block of Wheeler Road, SE.

Around 11:53 a.m., the suspects and victim were arguing. During the argument, one of the suspects allegedly pulled out a knife. Another person was stabbed when trying to help the victim. The suspects fled the scene.

Nearby surveillance footage captured both the vehicle of interest and the suspects.

The MPD is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for any information that leads to an arrest or indictment. Anyone who has information should call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text 50411.

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Document: Suspect Sought in Destruction of Property Offenses

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect for destruction of property offenses that occurred on Sept. 23, on the 1900 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW and the 1700 block of Florida Avenue, NW.

Around 9:52p.m., the suspect damaged property on the 1700 block of Florida Avenue, NW.

A nearby surveillance camera captured a video of the suspect. The suspect then fled the scene.

Around 10:12 p.m., the suspect damaged property on the 1900 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The suspect also fled the scene.

The suspect was captured by a nearby camera.

MPD is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for any information that leads to an arrest or indictment. Anyone who has information should call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text 50411.

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Juvenile Charged with Murder Rejects Plea Deal

On Oct. 1, a juvenile rejected the prosecution’s plea offer.

The juvenile is being charged with first-degree murder and carrying a pistol without a license for allegedly shooting 36-year-old Antonio Gardiner on July 4 on the 1500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.

The prosecution extended the deal on Aug. 20, and the juvenile’s defense attorney, Kevin O’Sullivan, told parties that the respondent would like an in-person trial.

The offer, as verbally stated by the prosecution, was to lessen the charge to second-degree murder while armed and to drop the firearm charge completely.

DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld declined the defense’s third motion to release the juvenile.

D.C. Witness previously reported on the first and second time Judge Hertzfeld declined a motion for release on Aug. 4 and Aug. 20.

The juvenile is being held in the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services’ (DYRS) custody and has reportedly been under extremely good behavior, according to O’Sullivan.

O’Sullivan said the seriousness of the charges will give his client motivation to be on his best behavior if he is released. The attorney requested the juvenile’s release into a community shelter house with 24-hour home confinement and GPS monitoring.

O’Sullivan also pointed out that the defendant has not been able to see his mother or any other family members since being held in July, which is close to three months.

Though Judge Hertzfeld acknowledged the complications of the COVID-19 pandemic, she said, “the court can’t fix the problem of the pandemic.”

She said the respondent had a great motivator to stay out of trouble when he allegedly committed the murder. At the time the murder occurred, he was on release in a Deferred Sentencing Agreement in another case, which meant that his guilty charge would have gone away if he had complied with his release conditions.

Given these circumstances, Judge Hertzfeld said she was not comfortable releasing the juvenile, given that she thinks he is a significant risk to the community.

The parties scheduled the juvenile’s next hearing for Oct. 8 to set an initial trial date.

Due to the pandemic, in-person trials are not scheduled until mid-November, however that date could be pushed back. Judge Hertzfeld said she is happy to reconsider scheduling a remote trial if the juvenile changes his mind.

Document: Arrest Made in Assault with Deadly Weapon Case

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) have made an arrest for an assault that occurred on Oct. 1 on the 1800 Block of U Street, SE.

Around 8:30pm, the victim and suspect engaged in an argument which resulted in the suspect pulling out a knife and stabbing the victim.

The suspect, a 30-year-old woman, was been apprehended by responding officers.

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