Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Burglary In Northwest

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that an arrest has been made in relation to a second-degree burglary that occurred on Sept. 7 on the 400 block of P Street, NW.

At around 2:09 a.m., the suspect broke into an establishment and damaged property once inside.

The suspect, a 23-year-old male, was apprehended by officers and charged with second-degree burglary.

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Document: Police Seek Suspect for Burglary In H Street Corridor

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking a suspect in reference to a second-degree burglary that occurred on the 400 block of H Street, NE on Sept. 3.

At around 3:40 a.m., the suspect broke into an establishment and took property before fleeing the scene.

The suspect can be seen in the photos below. If anyone can identify the individual or has information about the event, police ask you to call (202) 727-9099 or text the anonymous tip line at 50411.

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Document: Police Still Search for Suspect in Armed Assault

The Metropolitan Police Department released an updated image of a suspect they are looking for who is connected to an armed assault.

According to a press release, the suspect brandished a handgun towards a victim on Aug. 20 on the 200 Block of I Street, NE. The suspect fled the scene on a scooter. No injuries were reported.

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Document: Police Seek Burglary Suspect

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are seeking a suspect in connection with a second-degree burglary that happened on Sept. 2.

At around 7:27 p.m., a suspect forcibly entered an establishment on the 1000 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Once inside, the suspect damaged and stole property and then fled the scene.

A suspect was captured by a surveillance camera.

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Documents: Suspects Sought for Second-Degree Burglary

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are seeking suspects in connection with a second-degree burglary that happened on Aug. 21.

At around 5:00 p.m., suspects forcibly entered an establishment on the 800 block of Upshur Street, NW. Once inside, they took property and fled the scenes.

Suspects were captured by a surveillance camera.

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Judge Holds 10 Defendants, Releases 17 During Initial Hearings

On Sept. 5, DC Superior Court Judge James Crowell held 10 defendants and released 17.

Babtunde Adekson is held on a charge of destruction of property less than $1,000 for allegedly throwing a rock at a shop window and cracking it. He committed the offense while on release for a case in which he is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. Adekson was unable to control his language or behavior during the hearing despite several court orders.

Judge Crowell decided to hold him, saying, ““He is wholly noncompliant with any instructions of the court, and noncompliant with the conditions of his release.”

Craig Monroe is held on a charge of fugitive from justice for a hit-and-run case in Virginia. The demanding jurisdiction has six business days to retrieve him, or a hearing in DC will be scheduled.

A domestic violence defendant is held on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, simple assault, attempted possession of a prohibited weapon, and contempt for violating his release conditions. The defendant allegedly stabbed a victim in the neck, and has a series of domestic violence charges involving the same victim. Judge Crowell said he held the defendant “to protect the victim’s life.”

Edward Dickens is held on a charge of attempted second-degree theft for trying to steal a person’s cell phone after he had been released on another charge two days prior. The judge noted Dickens’s repeated criminal history.

“I released him two days ago, and he violated the conditions I set within a couple days,“ Judge Crowell said. “He was already on release for another case back then.”

Muhammed Abubakor is held on a charge of attempted receiving of stolen property for attempting to rob a store. Judge Crowell noted Abubakor’s repeated criminal activity in his decision to hold him.

Two defendants, Amina Washington and Joseph Stroy, are charged with federal crimes. They are held pending transfer to federal court.

Three defendants were released in their new cases but are being held on parole violations.

Three felony defendants were released by Judge Crowell. Two were released with an order to not possess a firearm or ammunition, and the third one was given a stay away order.

Seven domestic violence defendants were released with stay away orders. Two were also given orders to not harass, assault, threaten, or stalk (HATS) their alleged victims.

Judge Crowell released two fugitive defendants, ordering them to return to turn themselves into their demanding jurisdictions so they can resolve the matters.

Four misdemeanor defendants were released due to the nonviolent nature of their offenses.

One defendant is charged with driving with no permit. He was released with an order to not drive unless he acquires a valid permit.

Judge Issues 2 Bench Warrants During Probation and Pretrial Hearings

On Sep 4, a DC Superior Court judge issued bench warrants and continued court proceedings for pretrial and probation show cause hearings.

Judge Gerald Fisher continued a murder defendant’s pretrial show cause hearing. Tristian Cole, 29, is charged with second-degree murder while armed in the death of Joel Midgett, who was stabbed in the chest on the 200 block of K Street, NW on Oct. 16, 2015.

Cole was arrested in November of 2019 and released under the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) on Feb 10. A Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) officer said that Cole did not contact PSA about her GPS as instructed.

Judge Fisher ordered the defendant to report to PSA after the hearing concluded.

Judge Fisher also issued bench warrants for two defendants, Robert Taylor and Carroll Strickland, who did not show up to their show cause hearings.

Taylor was sentenced to two years of probation for third-degree sex abuse in March of 2019. He has reportedly not been in contact with a Court Services Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) officer or his defense attorney, Leo Alley. The defense reminded Judge Fisher that his client is homeless, making contact difficult.

Strickland also failed to appear in court for his pretrial show cause hearing. She is charged with unlawful entry onto private property.

Delonte Reed told a CSOSA officer he would be present for his 10 a.m. hearing, but did not appear. Reed showed up to the courthouse at 2:37 p.m.

Judge Fisher ordered Reed detained and that he be stepped back pending a final probation revocation hearing.

Vincent Gibson also failed to appear for his probation show cause hearing, but Judge Fisher decided to continue the hearing in case Gibson had not received adequate notification about it. Gibson is charged with assault and attempted threats to do bodily harm.

Judge Fisher found probable cause that Alan Jackson, 35, violated his probation.

Jackson is charged with assault, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and attempted second degree theft.

A CSOSA officer requested that his probation be revoked because of his positive PCP test and two re-arrests.

Defense attorney Edward Joseph said the defendant had completed a drug program and is continuing outpatient treatment.

Judge Fisher gave Jackson a chance to prove he is back in compliance and ordered him to remain under GPS monitoring and comply with an 11 p.m. curfew. Jackson’s probation revocation hearing is scheduled for April 8, 2021.

Cooper Gray, 23, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.

The PSA requested revocation of the defendant’s release, but defense attorney Lee Smith said Gray was not aware of his release requirements and will fully comply moving forward.

Judge Fisher denied the revocation request and arranged for GPS installation on Gray before he left the court.

Monique Richards-Townsend, 35, was also brought to court for a pretrial show cause hearing . However, defense attorney Joseph Molina and the PSA brought reports showing compliance with release conditions.

Judge Fisher discharged the show cause and ordered her to get a mental health assessment.

Richards-Townsend is charged with two counts of assault and attempted threats to do bodily harm.

Ricky Dyson appeared before the court for a probation show cause hearing. All presiding parties agreed to continue the case to allow the Dyson time to display compliance with his probation

Dyson is charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance while armed, possession of firearm during crime of violence, carrying pistol without license, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, unlawful possession of liquid PCP and possession of a controlled substance.

Robert Wilson’s case was continued to Sept. 23. He is charged with second-degree theft and bail violation.

Judge Accepts Plea Deal, Sentences Defendant

A defendant who faced charges in 10 of his 11 open cases in DC Superior Court, pleaded guilty in three of his cases, but was sentenced for four.

In one of Marquette Tibbs‘ cases. he was found guilty by a jury on Feb. 5 for unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his role in the murder of Orlando Silver on the 1300 block of Howard Rd., SE in 2016.

Judge Todd Edelman sentenced Tibbs, 28,to three years in prison plus three years of supervised release for the charge.

Tibbs was also sentenced for charges in three other cases in which he pleaded guilty to on Sept. 4, including armed robbery, simple assault and assault with significant bodily injury. As part of his plea agreement with the prosecution, charges in seven other cases were dismissed.

Defense attorneys Prescott Loveland and Jessica Willis asked Judge Edelman to consider the trauma their client underwent while in solitary confinement for a prior offense. Willis said that Tibbs’ trauma does not excuse his actions, but mitigates them.

Judge Edelman sentenced Tibbs to a total of 11 years in prison

He was sentenced to 3 years of incarceration and 3 years of supervised release for the unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction charge.

Tibbs was sentenced to 18 months of incarceration and three years of supervised probation for the charge of assault with significant bodily injury.

For the simple assault charge, Tibbs was sentenced to 180 days of incarceration.

Tibbs was also sentenced to six years of imprisonment and supervised release for 5 years for the armed robbery charge.

The sentences will run consecutively.

He must also pay a total of $350 to the Victims of Violent Crime fund.

Judge Edelman said he wishes Tibbs well and hopes he takes advantage of available resources while incarcerated to help him turn his life around.

Judge Finds Probable Cause For Assault on Police Officer Case

A DC Superior Court judge ruled that an assault on a police officer case has enough evidence to go to trial, but released the defendant into home confinement.

According to court documents, Jamar Byrd violated a stay away order and was causing a disturbance on July 4. The incident occurred on the 900 block of 16 Street, NW. Byrd, 26, allegedly resisted arrest and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers had to carry him to the patrol vehicle. While being carried, he allegedly bit one of the officers on his thigh.

The prosecution presented a picture of the mark on the officer’s thigh. That officer testified at the Sept. 4 preliminary hearing.

“It was a pretty hard bite, I still have a mark,” he said. “It required medical attention.”

The officer said he received ointment, bandages and a shot for the wound.

“According to the complaint, Mr. Byrd is charged with a felony assault with significant bodily harm,” said defense attorney Linda Houston. “We would submit that biting [the officer] would be an assault but we would argue against the significant bodily harm. It did not require hospitalization, he went to the ER, he received medication and a shot.”

However, Judge Judith Smith did find probable cause.

“The photo reflects that the skin has broken, has a red area, a bruise, and bite mark,” she said. “The Government met its burden of probable cause.”

The prosecution asked Judge Smith to hold Byrd because of his separate charges in different cases while on release.

Houston assured Judge Smith that there could be restrictions put in place for a proper release.

“I’ve spoken to his family and he could live with his girlfriend if released,” she said. “Even if the court would order house arrest with the full understanding that if he would violate that, he could be put in jail until a trial date.”

Judge Smith decided to release Byrd into the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP.) He will be under 24-hour home confinement and must report to Pretrial Services Agency (PSA.)

Judge Smith scheduled Byrd’s next hearing for Feb. 16, 2021.

COVID-19 Pandemic Impedes Scheduling of Defendant’s Trial Dates

On Sept. 4, a DC Superior Court judge continued a hearing to try and set trial dates for a defendant’s cases.

Anthony Lamons, 27, is charged with simple assault and second-degree theft in these cases.

Defense attorney Adrian Madsen asked Judge Jonathan Pittman to set trial dates for these cases before Nov. 9. Judge Pittman is unable to set the trial dates at this time due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

The prosecution also said that a plea offer was placed on the record. Madsen said his client does not wish to accept the plea offer at this time.

Judge Pittman scheduled another status hearing for Sept. 8 to finalize the trial dates and abide by COVID-19 limitations.

These charges resulted from incidents reported on July 28, 2019, Aug. 8, 2019, Sept. 12, 2019, Oct. 8, 2019 and June 1.

Lamons is currently being held at DC jail, where he has been since June 8.

Judge Sentences Defendant to Probation, Again

A DC Superior Court judge re-sentenced a defendant to probation with the possibility of being considered for the Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA) again.

Mustafah Mobley, 22, pleaded guilty to attempted fleeing on Jan. 7. He was originally given a 45-day suspended sentence plus one year of probation under the YRA. However, his probation was revoked in August due to noncompliance.

“I’m sorry I took the probation like it was guaranteed,” Mobley said during the Sept. 4 hearing. “I’d appreciate it if I could get a second chance”.

Defense attorney Sharon Weathers and the prosecution agreed that the defendant should get a second probation instead of jail time, as this was Mobley’s first encounter with the criminal justice system.

Judge Rainey Brandt sentenced Mobley to 45 days, all of which were suspended, plus 3 months of probation.

Judge Brandt also decided to schedule a probation review in two months to determine if Mobley should get the YRA.

As conditions of his probation, Mobley must cooperate completely with the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) and remain drug free for the entirety of his sentence. The defendant must also pay $50 to the Victims of Violent Crime fund.

“It’s the small things in life that cause people the greatest problems,” said Judge Brandt, “It’s time for you to grow up real fast”.

Mobley was in DC Jail for 12 days up until the re-sentencing.

August Homicides Drop from July

The homicide count for August decreased from the count in July, however the total number of deaths is still nearly 9 percent higher than this same time period last year.

D.C. Witness data shows that there have been 18 homicides in August, a 42 percent decrease from the 31 homicides reported in July. The most homicides occurred in Northeast, DC, specifically in Ward 5 during the month.

D.C. Witness calculated that Ward 5 had 28 percent of the city’s total homicides in August.

Ward 8, an area that is notoriously known to harbor the city’s largest homicide count, only accounted for three deaths in August.

Fourteen of the 18 homicides resulted from shootings. There were also three stabbings and one vehicular homicide.

The average age of the victims in August was 28 years old.

Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the vehicular homicide and two stabbing deaths. The suspects include:

Tyrone Maurice Hector was arrested on Aug. 28. Hector, 52, is charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly driving in the wrong direction down 11 Street, NE when he collided with a scooter at the intersection of 11 Street and Constitution Avenue, NE earlier that day. Police have not released the identity of the victim as of Sept. 4.
Jaamil Hipps, 43, was arrested on Aug. 19 for allegedly stabbing for allegedly stabbing Sa’id Grey on Aug. 12 1300 block of Missouri Avenue, NW. Grey,40, who suffered from multiple stab wounds to his hand, upper back, and abdomen died at the scene. According to the Autopsy report, Grey’s body showed signs that he fought against his attacker.
Cory Lavene Brown was arrested on Aug. 8 for allegedly stabbed 40-year-old Latasha Estep, his girlfriend, earlier that day inside an apartment on the 1900 block of Good Hope Road, SE. Brown, 39, is pending a grand jury.

Officers are looking for 17-year-old Dreaun Young for his alleged connection to the shooting of 26-year-old Michael Brittingham on the
600 block of 46th Place, SE on Aug. 6.

Document: Suspect Sought In Sexual Abuse Offense

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in relation to a misdemeanor sexual abuse offense that occurred on the 1600 block of Argonne Place, NW.

At approximately 7:37 a.m., the suspect approached the victim and engaged in unwanted sexual contact before fleeing the scene.

The suspect is believed to be a Black male, approximately 5’8″ in height. He can be seen in the photo and video below.

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Document: Persons of Interest Sought in Connection with Armed Robbery

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are seeking the public’s help identifying three persons of interest in connection with an armed robbery.

At around 9:23 p.m. on Aug. 30, a suspect approached the victim on the 4100 block of Hunt Place, NE. The suspect took out a taser and demanded property from the victim. The victim complied. The suspects then fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle.

The persons of interest were captured by a surveillance camera.

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Document: Suspect Sought for Misdemeanor Sex Abuse

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are asking the public’s help identifying a suspect they are seeking in connection with a misdemeanor sex abuse offense that happened on Sept. 2.

At around 10:45 a.m., a suspect approached a female victim on the 2800 block of Alabama Avenue, SE. The suspect engaged in unwanted sexual contact with the victim and then fled the scene.

The suspect can be seen in photos.

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