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.

Document: Police Seek Suspect for Robbery Offense

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking a suspect in relation to a robbery offense that occurred on Nov. 15.

At approximately 1:52 p.m., the suspect approached the victim on the 100 block of W Street, NW and snatched their keys before fleeing the scene.

The suspect was captured by a nearby camera and can be seen in the video below.

Document: Police Identify Victim of Nov. 15 Homicide

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) identified the victim of a Nov. 15 homicide as 38 year-old Andrew Tillman, of no fixed address.

At around 7:07 p.m., officers responded to the 3100 block of 16th Street, NW.

There, they found the victim, in front of the location, suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Police arrested 49 year-old Dedan Williams for second-degree murder while armed that same day. He has prior arrests including assault on a police officer, simple assault, shoplifting, distribution of cocaine and drinking in public.

Document: Police Arrest Suspects for Robbery Offenses Around the District

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has announced arrests that have been made for robbery offenses in DC.

Police arrested a 44 year-old on Nov. 5 for a robbery that occurred on the 400 block of 50th Street, SE on the same day.

A 27 year-old was arrested on Nov. 6 for an armed robbery that occurred around 6:00 p.m. on the 6200 block of Banks Place, NE.

Also on Nov. 6, a 41 year-old was arrested for a robbery with force and violence that occurred on the 2600 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE.

On Nov. 7, a 35 year-old male was arrested for an assault with intent to rob that occurred on the 1200 block of U Street, NW on Nov. 6.

Also on Nov. 7, a 19 year-old from Northeast, DC was arrested for an armed robbery that occurred on Sept. 30 on the 1800 block of Central Place, NE.

On Nov. 9, a 13 year-old juvenile male and a 14 year-old juvenile male were arrested for two offenses. One of the offenses was for an assault with intent to rob while armed offense on the 400 block of 11th Street, NE on Nov. 9. The other offense was a robbery with force and violence on the 200 block of 10th Street, NE.

Finally, on Nov. 13, a 15 year-old juvenile male from Southeast, DC was arrested for two robbery offenses that occurred on the 3800 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE on Oct. 11 and Oct. 25.

More details on these cases can be read from the press release from MPD below.

Case Acquitted: Judge Amends Murder Defendant’s Release Conditions

Tierra Posey was acquitted of all charges on March 20, 2024.

On Nov. 16, a DC Superior Court judge allowed a murder defendant to remain at a halfway house and placed her on the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP.)

Tierra Posey was released to the halfway house in September. She has reportedly been compliant with her order to live there, as well as with her stay away order and GPS monitoring.

The 20 year-old defendant is charged with second-degree murder while armed. She is accused of fatally shooting 21 year-old Tia Carey.

On Jan. 6, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers responded to the 3700 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE for the sounds of gunshots. There, they found Carey suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The defendant was arrested that same day.

According to court documents, witnesses stated that Carey proceeded to open the subject’s rear passenger door and started to take clothes from the backseat while still maintaining the verbal altercation. This action then prompted the situation to turn into a physical altercation eventually leading to two witnesses seeing Posey shoot Carey twice with a handgun before being restrained by the witnesses until MPD officers arrived.

Judge Judith Pipe scheduled Posey’s next court hearing – a felony status conference – for June 7.

Document: Person of Interest Sought In An Assault With A Dangerous Weapon Offense

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) seek the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest in connection to an assault with a dangerous weapon offense that occurred on Nov. 13.

Around 11:00 pm, the suspect and victim were engaged in a verbal altercation on the 800 block of Jefferson Street, NE. The suspect brandished a handgun, shot the victim and fled the scene. The victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The person of interest was captured by a nearby 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 Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.

Judge Holds Two Defendants for Prison Breach and Gun Charges During Initial Hearings

Over the weekend, a DC Superior Court judge released 18 defendants and held two defendants at DC Jail during initial hearings.

Dimitri Selikhov is charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers were patrolling the 1800 block of Corcoran Street, NE when they spotted a blue Honda CRV that had been reported as stolen. Selikhov, 21, was seen standing in front of the car with the engine running.

After officers confronted Selikhov, he fled on foot before being stopped and arrested. The officers reported that he had reached for his waistband while resisting arrest. They found the pistol on the ground near the incident.

He is being held at DC Jail.

John Kennedy, 42, is charged with prison breach from an incident that occurred on April 11 where he escaped a halfway house without authorization. Due to a prior conviction, he was ordered to report to a halfway house to which he stayed at for one week before leaving.

The defense argued that his record only contained one prior conviction and no felonies but Judge Judith Pipe decided that Kennedy be held at DC Jail without bond.

Seven defendants charged in domestic violence cases were released by Judge Pipe. Their charges include assault with a dangerous weapon, simple assault, threats to kidnap or injure a person and attempted possession of a prohibited weapon. All defendants were given stay away orders in relation to the alleged victims, and one defendant was also given orders to seek drug and alcohol treatment.

Judge Pipe released four defendants with misdemeanor charges. The charges include tampering with GPS monitoring devices, unlawful entry of private property and a Bail Reform Act (BRA) violation for failing to appear. One of the defendants is also charged with being a fugitive from justice, where he is wanted in Maryland for cocaine possession. He was released with the order to take care of the outstanding warrant.

Two additional defendants are charged with being fugitives from justice, where one is wanted in Maryland for larceny and the other is wanted in Pennsylvania for a probation violation.

In relation to a destruction of property charge that occurred on Nov. 11, a male defendant was also charged with the possession of a BB gun at the time of the prior charge. A verbal altercation started on the 1200 block of Queen Street causing the defendant to threaten the victim and proceeded to display a black handgun located on the right side of his pants. When police arrived, he verbally confirmed his name and that the BB gun was located in his fanny pack that he wore across his chest.

The defendant was released under the terms that he does not possess any sort of imitation firearm.

Judge Pipe released three defendants charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business. One of the defendants is additionally charged with possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

Finally, Judge Pipe released a defendant who is charged with second degree burglary from an offense that occurred on Jan. 13, 2018. Police responded to a call after a witness had heard a glass window shatter. The defendant allegedly used a rock to gain entrance into the home and is accused of stealing numerous pieces of jewelry and electronic devices.

The prosecution stated that he had multiple criminal convictions in the past, many of which occurred in the 90s, as well as an outstanding warrant in Arizona. However, his last conviction was in 2013.

The defense argued that the defendant had been on supervision in 2018 within DC and that he finished it successfully. Judge Pipe released the defendant and ordered that he stay away from the 300 block of K Street, NW.

This article was written by Andrew Douglas

Document: Arrests Made in Aggravated Assault Offense

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that arrests were made on Nov. 14 for an incident that occurred on the same day on the 1700 block of I Street, NW.

Seven individuals were involved in an effort to incite violence during a first amendment assembly. Four were arrested for disorderly conduct with different underlying charges. A 29 year-old was arrested for inciting violence and carrying a dangerous weapon (knife). A 28 year-old had underlying charges of inciting violence and possession of a prohibited weapon (taser). A 39 year-old was arrested with underlying charges of inciting violence, aggravated assault and felon in possession of a firearm. Finally, a 24 year-old had underlying charges of inciting violence and simple assault.

Three additional suspects were captured by surveillance cameras but have yet to be identified.

This post was written by Abigail Grifno

Document: Arrests Made in Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives announced that an arrest has been made for an assault with a dangerous weapon that occurred on Nov. 14.

The victim approached the suspect on the 800 block of 15th Street, NW, and took some of the suspect’s property before attempting to flee the scene. The suspect stopped the victim and then struck him multiple times with a flagpole. Both were shortly after apprehended at the scene.

A 54 year-old male, from Staten Island, NY is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. The 25 year-old victim, of Northwest, DC is charged with second-degree theft.

This post was written by Abigail Grifno

Document: Suspect Arrested for Murder

On Nov. 15, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred that day.

At around 7:07 p.m., officers responded to the 3100 block of 16th Street, NW.

There, they found an adult male, in front of the location, suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital. His identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

Police arrested 49 year-old Dedan Williams for second-degree murder while armed. He has prior arrests including assault on a police officer, simple assault, shoplifting, distribution of cocaine and drinking in public.

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