Document: Police Arrest Suspect of Sex Abuse Offenses

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested a suspect for misdemeanor sex abuse, attempted misdemeanor sex abuse and simple assault.

The alleged offenses occurred on Nov. 27 between 10:59 a.m. and 2:18 p.m.

The suspect allegedly engaged in unwanted sexual contact with three victims on the 400 block of Bryant Street, NW.

The suspect then allegedly tried to engage in unwanted sexual contact with the victim, before assaulting the victim on the 600 block of Florida Avenue, NW. The victim’s injuries were treated on scene.

A 27 year-old male was arrested on the same day as the incidents.

Document: Suspects Sought for Burglary

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are seeking two suspects involved in a burglary offense.

On Nov. 25, at approximately 4:50 a.m., on 3200 block of M Street, NW, the suspects forced their way into an establishment. After gaining entry, the suspects took property from inside before fleeing the scene.

MPD included a link to a video where the suspects can be seen:

Anyone who can identify these individuals or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.

Judge Sets Plea Hearing for Sex Abuse Defendant

Parties in a sex abuse case that began earlier this month said they were ready to reach a resolution.

“After numerous attempts I managed to get my client on the phone this morning,” said defense attorney Wole Faladun during the Nov. 25 status hearing. “He wants to accept the government’s plea offer.”

The 34-year-old defendant is charged with assault with intent to commit first-degree sexual abuse on Nov. 7. He is accused of trying to rape a convenience store employee on Nov. 6.

According to court documents, other employees and customers heard the struggle in the backroom and managed to stop the defendant. They kept him in the store until Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers arrived.

DC Superior Court Judge Judith Smith said that the only dates available are in January, but she would like to get the hearing in before then.

However, Faladun said he would prefer a date in January because he needs time to get the plea deal paperwork to DC Jail for his client.

The plea offer was extended until the defendant’s next hearing on Jan. 12.

Sierra Robbins wrote this article.

Judge Continues Hearing for Shooting Case Undergoing Plea Negotiations

On Nov. 30, a DC Superior Court judge continued a status conference for a felony case undergoing plea negotiations.

Melvin Beal is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a police officer while armed for an incident that occurred on Oct. 8 at 36th Place and Alabama Avenue, SE.

The 18-year-old defendant is accused of getting out of a vehicle and shooting at Prince George’s County Police Department Officers. The officers were pursuing the vehicle because they suspected it had been carjacked.

During the hearing, the prosecution said they extended a plea offer to resolve this matter as well as a few other charges from Maryland in which the defendant is involved.

“I do not practice in Maryland so I’m in contact with the public defender office there, which may delay things,” said defense attorney Pierce Suen. “The global plea deal that was extended has an expiration of Dec. 31.”

However, the prosecutor said the expiration sate could be extended given the complications.

Judge Judith Smith continued the status hearing to Jan. 11 to give parties time to work out an agreement.

Judge Holds One Defendant During Initial Hearings

During initial hearings on Nov. 28, DC Superior Court Judge Juliet McKenna released 17 defendants and held one at the DC Jail.

Dennis Morton is a fugitive from the state of Virginia, where he is wanted for contempt. Morton requested to be released so that he could be with his family, but Judge McKenna decided to hold him. Morton was also arrested for a felony matter with a charge for attempting to distribute amphetamine, but was released on that issue. He will be held in DC Jail for up to three business days in order for Virginia officials to pick him up.

Two defendants were charged in domestic violence cases with underlying misdemeanor charges of simple assault, release violation, attempted threats and assault on a police officer. Both were released with stay-away orders.

Five defendants with misdemeanor charges were also released. The charges include contempt, theft, assault on a police officer, traffic violations, simple assault, attempted possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia. Three were released with stay-away orders, two were released with a GPS monitoring requirement and one was ordered not to drive.

Six defendants were released in fugitive matters and one defendant’s case was dismissed. Underlying charges included simple assault, contempt and larceny in either Virginia or Maryland. Defendants were released with instructions to turn themselves in to the demanding jurisdictions as soon as possible.

Three defendants were released in felony matters. Underlying charges included attempt to distribute a controlled substance and carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business. One was released with a stay-away order.

Abigail Grifno wrote this article.

Judge Revokes Drug and Sex Abuse Defendant’s Pretrial Release Conditions

On Nov. 25, a DC Superior Court judge ordered a defendant charged with assault with intent to commit third-degree sex abuse and unlawful possession of liquid PCP into the custody of the DC Jail.

The 42 year-old defendant is accused of grabbing a stranger by her shirt, touching her breasts and trying to pull her pants down on Sept. 30 on the 2000 block of Savannah Street, SE. Police allegedly found a vial of PCP was on the defendant.

During a status hearing on Nov. 24, Judge Erik Christian issued an order to revoke the defendant’s conditions of release and to be held. The defendant was ordered to report to court on Nov. 25 and showed up.

The defendant was previously released and placed under the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) in early October. He received multiple notices of noncompliance within the month. During a Nov. 4 show cause hearing, it was reported that he came back into compliance.

However, on Nov. 20, another notice of noncompliance was filed because the defendant’s GPS box had reportedly been intentionally removed.

Judge Robert Okun stepped the defendant back and scheduled his next hearing – a felony status conference – for Dec. 1.

This article was written by Yasmeen McGettrick.

Document: Traffic Fatality in Southeast, DC

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a traffic fatality resulting from a traffic crash that happened on the morning of Nov. 16.

According to preliminary investigation, at around 6:02 a.m., a Volkswagen Passat was traveling northeast bound in the 3300 block of Minnesota Avenue, SE, according to a press release. At the same time, a silver Nissan Kicks was traveling southwest bound in the same block. The two vehicles then collided head on at an angle at the center of the roadway, on the double yellow lines.

The operator of the Nissan Kicks, 50 year-old George Minor, was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. He succumbed to his injuries on Nov. 27.

The operator and passenger of the Volkswagen Passat were taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Document: Suspect Sought for Attempted Bank Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the and the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force seek the public’s help identifying and locating a suspect of an attempted bank robbery that occurred on Nov. 25 on the 3500 block of Georgia Avenue, NW.

The suspect entered a Bank of America and passed a note demanding U.S currency, but was unsuccessful. The suspect then fled the scene without obtaining property.

The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera.

Document: Suspect Sought in Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are looking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in an assault with a dangerous weapon offense.

At around 4:29 p.m. on Nov. 15, a suspect approached the victim on the 600 block of Malcolm X Avenue, SE. The suspect fired a handgun, striking the victim, then fled the scene. The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera.

Document: Arrest Made in Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Offense

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with two assault with dangerous weapon offenses.

The first offense occurred on Jan. 7 on the 1500 block of L Street, NW around 7:53 p.m. The suspect allegedly approached the victim, brandished a knife, stabbed the victim and fled.

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

The second incident occurred on Nov. 8 on the 1400 block of N Street, NW around 9:10 p.m. Again, the suspect allegedly brandished a knife and stabbed a victim before fleeing the scene.

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

The suspect was arrested on Nov. 23.

Document: 3 Suspects Sought in Connection with Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) seek the public’s help identifying three suspects in connection with a robbery that occurred on Oct. 27 on the 4000 block of 10th Street, NW.

At around 1:30 p.m., the suspects took property from the victim and fled the scene.

The suspects were captured by a surveillance camera.

Document: Suspect Sought in Burglary Offense

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect of a second-degree burglary offense.

On Nov. 26, at approximately 4:25 a.m., a suspect broke into an establishment on the 1400 block of Good Hope Road, SE and stole property from inside.

The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera.

Document: Suspects Sought for Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) seek the public’s help identifying suspects in connection with a robbery that occurred on Nov. 26.

The incident occurred at around 9:55 a.m. Suspects entered an establishment on the 1300 block of 9th Street, NW and demanded money and property from an employee. The employee complied and the suspects fled the scene with property.

The suspects were captured by a nearby surveillance camera.

Document: Suspects Sought for Simple Assault

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) seek the public’s help identifying suspects of a simple assault offense that happened on Nov. 14.

At around 11:25 a.m., the suspects and the victim were involved in a verbal altercation on the 1300 block of F Street, NW that led to a psychical assault.

Two suspects were captured by a camera.

Crime Alerts: November 29-30

Between 7 p.m. on Nov. 29 and 9 a.m. on Nov. 30, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out two crime alerts.

The most recent alert was sent at 7:48 p.m. for a robbery on the 3800 block of 9th Street, SE. Police are looking for two Black juvenile males, wearing red hoodies and black jeans. They were last seen fleeing on foot towards Yuma Street.

The second alert was sent at 7:25 p.m. for a stabbing on the 2300 block of Good Hope Court, SE. Police do not have a description of the suspect(s).

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