The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking suspects in connection to an armed robbery that occurred on Oct. 27.
At approximately 11:42 p.m., the suspects approached the victim on the 700 block of 7th Street, SE. The suspects brandished firearms and took property from the victim before fleeing the scene.
The suspects can be seen in the photos below.
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The police are searching for a suspect in connection to an assault with a dangerous weapon offense that occurred on Oct. 2.
At around 4:17 p.m., the victim approached the suspect after allegedly seeing him steal property at an establishment on the 2400 block of 14th Street, NW. The suspect then brandished a knife and threatened the victim before fleeing the scene.
The suspect can be seen in the photos below.
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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking suspects in connection with an assault that occurred on a police officer and a destruction of property offense on Oct. 27.
At around 7:00 p.m., a crowd gathered outside the MPD Fourth District station on the 6000 block of Georgia Avenue, NW.
According to an MPD press release, the individuals began throwing projectiles, rocks, bricks and improvised explosive devices at MPD officers as well as the police station. MPD vehicles were damaged and four windows of the station were shattered.
The group then left the station and headed south on Georgia Avenue, setting fires, smashing storefront windows and pulling bricks from the sidewalk to use as projectiles.
One of the suspects believed to be responsible for the assault on the police officer can be seen in the photo below.
Suspects in the destruction of property offenses can also be seen in the photos below.
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Between 9 p.m. on Oct. 29 and 9 a.m. on Oct. 30, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out one crime alert.
At 9:39 p.m., MPD sent an alert for a stabbing that occurred at the intersection of Florida Avenue, NE and North Capitol Street, NE. Police do not have a description of the suspect(s).
During show cause hearings on Oct. 29, a DC Superior Court judge continued four hearings, held two defendants, discharged one hearing and issued three bench warrants
Judge Rainey Brandt continued the hearing of Nathan Williams hearing until Feb 10. Williams, 32, was sentenced to two years on probation for a robbery charge in February 2017. One of the conditions was that he finds a stable home with the help of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA.)
Williams’ current home is located in Maryland. CSOSA filed a probation violation report stating that this is in violation of the Interstate Compact Agreement. According to the CSOSA representative, in order for Williams to live in Maryland, he has to move back to DC for at least 30 days so that his probation officer can submit the proper paperwork to transfer the case to Maryland.
“It almost seems perverse to pull him from a stable environment where he’s picked up no charges, to send him back to the District [of Colombia] just so the District [of Colombia] can send him back to Maryland,” said Judge Brandt. “Probation does not mean rendering [the defendant] homeless or to a shelter pending approval.”
Judge Brandt expressed frustration with the administrative process involved with this case, ultimately deciding to amend his sentence to strike court assistance in finding housing. She cited the many defendants who come through the DC Superior Court who do not live in DC as an example.
The CSOSA representative expressed concern about her authority to bypass the paperwork through Judge Brandt’s ruling.
“CSOSA has some very black and white rules and it needs to learn to relax a little bit,” said Judge Brandt.
Clifton Clinton was accused of violating his stay-away order.
Clinton, 50, is charged with robbery. Defense attorney Bryan Bookhard says his client was just in a vehicle that happened to drive past an establishment from which he was supposed to stay away, but he did not intentionally go there.
The hearing was continued until Dec. 7 so that the prosector could verify the story with the victim.
Judge Brandt continued the hearing for Marquis Ellerbe, who did not show up to court.
Ellerbe is charged with distribution of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful entry, simple assault and assault of a police officer.
Both Thomas Engle and the CSOSA representative said how Ellerbe had family obligations and could not be present.
The representative said she might have confused him about whether he needed to appear in court when they spoke on the phone the other day.
The hearing was rescheduled for Nov. 16.
Defense attorney Anthony Vivani asked for a continuance because his client, Mecca LeeBey, was being held in Montgomery County, Md.
LeeBey is charged with distribution of a controlled substance but also has outstanding charges in Maryland and Virginia.
Judge Brandt granted the defense’s request and continued the hearing for Dec. 11 only if LeeBey has been released to the streets.
Judge Brandt decided to hold two defendants, Christopher McCrae and Michael Johnson, who had violated the terms of their release.
McCrae, 25, is charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
He was released under home confinement. However, he repeatedly left his house.
Defense attorney John Willmott argued that his client was assisting someone; however, Judge Brandt noted that the times in which he left his house were strange. He had left his house at 2:00 a.m. and did not return until 2:00 p.m.
McCrae said he takes responsibility for his actions, but Judge Brandt held him anyway.
Johnson, 22, is charged with carrying a pistol without a license. He was released with a GPS monitor; however, he has been a loss of contact since Sept. 16. PSA received a notification that the GPS device was disconnected.
Judge Brandt asked Johnson to stand during the hearing and have a Marshall check to see if a GPS device was there. It was not.
Johnson’s next court date is Nov. 16.
Judge Brandt discharged the hearing of simple assault defendant Arthur Chichester.
She also granted defense attorney Thomas Engle’s verbal motion for a forensic screening. The screening will take place on Nov. 10.
Judge Brandt issued bench warrants for three defendants who did not show up to their hearings.
Juanita Jacobs, 36, was charged with simple assault and has been a loss of contact.
A 27-year-old defendant charged with misdemeanor sexual abuse of a child has also been a loss of contact.
A supervision representative said she has never met him or had any contact with him or his family despite many attempts to get in contact with him.
Finally, Spiro Stafilatos, 33, was charged with simple assault but has been detained in Maryland on a separate charge. Judge Brandt issued a Bench warrant as a detainer so that he would be transferred to DC after Maryland is done with him.
Maria Marzullo wrote this article.
On Oct. 29, a DC Superior Court judge continued a defendant’s two sex abuse cases for a possible global plea deal.
The defendant is charged with assault with intent to commit first-degree sexual abuse in one case and misdemeanor sexual abuse in another.
The defendant picked up both cases on Sept. 6. The two incidents reportedly happened less than an hour apart.
In his first case, the defendant allegedly followed the victim from the Georgia Avenue Metro station to her apartment building, where he assaulted the victim and tried to sexually abuse her in the building’s lobby at 2:06 p.m. A witness who walked into the lobby began yelling at the defendant, causing him to flee the building, according to court documents.
At 2:50 p.m., the defendant allegedly began inappropriately touching a female victim at the Georgia Avenue Metro station.
Defense attorney Russell Hairston asked Judge Julie Becker to continue his client’s hearings. He said there was new evidence that he and the defendant had to review before the case could proceed.
Judge Becker scheduled the defendant’s next hearing for Nov. 24.
A DC Superior Court judge ruled that a murder case has enough evidence to go to trial, but he said it was a close call.
Davon Patterson is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the death of 46 year-old Bryant McClain, who was fatally shot June 8, 2019, on the 800 block of Crittenden Street, NW. Patterson, 29, was charged in March.
The lead Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective was shown a video where multiple gunshots can be heard. Soon after, a person is seen running.
The detective said she believed that person to be the defendant.
The detective said multiple witnesses identified Patterson as the shooter. During a search of Patterson’s basement, police seized a glass valve containing PCP as well as two firearms found under his bed.
During cross examination, defense attorney James King asked the detective if either of the firearms found under Patterson’s bed is the one connected with this crime. The detective said that neither of them was.
However, one of the firearms was connected to a homicide that happened in Virginia. MPD did not interview the defendants who were arrested for that crime.
Also, during cross examination, the detective said the passenger side of the window of McClain’s car was shattered with blood, the same blood was found in the car. No DNA or fingerprints came back as a match to Patterson.
The prosecution argued that four different witnesses identify Patterson as the one who shot and killed McClain.
However, King argued that Patterson’s identification is based on hearsay.
“Witness four was looking to make a deal which is completely biased,” he said. “There is no other witness that corroborates what these witnesses say.”
The prosecution said that between the four witness accounts, each gave substantial information about their knowledge of the defendant.
“I agree with the defense that there are limitations to the identifications, but there are four people who identify the witness as the shooter,” Judge Robert Okun said.
Due to the firearms found in Patterson’s house along with prior drug and weapon possession convictions, Judge Okun decided to keep Patterson held in DC Jail.
A DC Superior Court judge ruled that a robbery case has enough evidence to go to trial.
Richard Naylor, 30, is accused of robbing a victim of his cell phone on a metro bus heading to the Mt. Vernon metro station on June 30.
During the Oct. 29 hearing, a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective corroborated the statements made in court documents about the events of the crime and explained to the prosecution how the victim picked the defendant out in a photo array.
Defense attorney Stephen Logerfo tried to show Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage, but due to technical difficulties, could only show still images.
He asked the detective if there was any dirt on the back of the victim from being pushed to the ground, of which the witness was unsure. He also asked the witness if the victim had said he had traveled to the Mt. Vernon metro station in his statement. The witness was also uncertain.
DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann found probable evidence based on the witness’s testimony. She then scheduled a felony status conference for Feb. 18. In the meantime, Naylor will remain held at DC Jail.
Documents state that the victim followed Naylor out of the metro and eventually onto the 2400 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, where he tried to get his phone back after the alleged robbery. Naylor allegedly pushed the complainant to the ground before robbing him of $150. The victim flagged down an officer and Naylor was arrested.
Abigail Grifno wrote this article.
On Oct. 29, a DC Superior Court judge continued a status hearing in a felony assault case so the prosecution could possibly extend a plea offer.
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.
On Oct. 8, Prince George’s County Police Department Officers were pursuing a vehicle they suspected of being carjacked. Beal, 18, allegedly got out of the vehicle and shot at the officers at 36th Place and Alabama Avenue, SE.
The prosecution requested a month to draft a global plea offer before moving forward in the case. Judge Julie Becker scheduled Beal’s next court date for Nov. 30. In the meantime, he will remain held.
Maansi Srivastava wrote this article.
A DC Superior Court judge continued an Oct. 28 hearing so that parties can seek a resolution to the case.
The 61-year-old defendant is charged with robbery, aggravated assault and third-degree sex abuse after he allegedly assaulted another sleeping homeless woman in June on the steps of a church on the 1500 block of 16 Street, NW.
The prosecution and defense attorney Susan Borecki said they have come to an agreement on a plea deal and need an official date to accept it.
Judge Julie Becker scheduled a plea deal hearing with the case judge, Judge Neal Kravitz , for Nov. 23.
In the meantime, the defendant will remain at DC Jail.
Sierra Robbins wrote this article.
A DC Superior Court judge presided over 11 pretrial and probation show cause hearings on Oct. 28.
Judge Rainey Brandt revoked a defendant’s probation and ordered her taken into custody for violating her release conditions.
In March, Jaquelin Davis was sentenced to one year fully suspended plus one year of probation for attempted robbery. She was also sentenced to 90 days, all of which were suspended, plus one year of probation for bail violation.
Since then, the 26-year-old defendant has been a loss of contact and has violated Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency’s (CSOSA) conditions multiple times.
Davis is scheduled for another hearing on Dec. 1.
Rob Smith is charged with unarmed carjacking and carrying a pistol without a license. Smith, 20, who is currently under the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP), has reportedly violated his release conditions.
Because of this, the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) asked that he be removed from HISP.
Smith’s defense attorney, Sabitiyu Abou, said that some of the violations occurred because of a death in the family.
The prosecution and Judge Brandt were sympathetic to Smiths’ circumstances. Judge Brandt decided to put him on home confinement.
“If you leave your house for any reason, if I get so much as one more violation from PSA, I will lock you back up,” she said.
Cornelius Mclendon and Tawayne Weaver were both in violation of their CSOSA conditions by testing positive for PCP.
According to CSOSA, Mclendon, 33, tested positive for having traces of PCP in his system. Though Mclendon has frequently been sporadic with his compliance with CSOSA, he has recently started to show progress and takes responsibility for his recent relapse.
Mclendon showed up in court, taking full responsibility for his violations and expressing his desire to pursue inpatient treatment.
“Right now, I am very impressed by your decision making power; good luck to you, sir,” Judge Brandt said.
Mclendon’s probation hearing will be continued after his treatment is finished in 28-30 days.
Shanti Parson, 69, is charged with simple assault, a bail violation, and possession of drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance.
“Miss Parson does not appear to want to comply or receive any help,” a PSA representative said. “Our hands are tied with what we can do.”
Parson’s defense attorney, Jaqueline Williams, requested that she be given a week to become compliant and take her medication. Judge Brant agreed and ordered that Parson return to court for her next show cause hearing on Nov. 4.
Judge Brandt continued probation hearings for defendants Darnelle Crawford, Davon Boyd, 23, and Clarence Lambert.
Crawford appeared online instead of in person for his probation hearing. Because of the confusion regarding Crawfords’ in-person appearance, his hearing was rescheduled to Oct. 30.
Judge Brandt issued bench warrants for defendants Deshawn Jackson and Quintin Brown, who failed to appear in court for their hearings.
Jackson, 21, is charged with second-degree theft and Brown is charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.
This article was written by Emily Pengelly.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested five people in connection with an incident that happened on Oct. 28.
At around 8:34 p.m., suspects forced their way into an establishment the 1000 block of F Street, NW. They then allegedly took property and fled the scene. Some of the suspects were apprehended by responding officers.
Three people were arrested for second-degree burglary. One of them was also arrested for possession of a prohibited weapon.
Also on Oct. 28, two Maryland residents were arrested for receiving stolen property. One of them was also arrested for feeling a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle and no permit.
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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has made an arrest for a robbery that occurred on Oct. 29.
At around 12:55 a.m., the suspect entered an establishment on the 300 block of Hawaii Avenue, NE. The suspect took money from the cash register and the victim’s car keys. The suspect attempted to flee the scene in the victim’s vehicle, but was apprehended by officers.
MPD arrested a 19-year-old and charged him with robbery and first-degree theft (stolen auto).
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Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers arrested a suspect for second-degree burglary.
At around 9:35 p.m. on Oct. 28, suspects forced their way into an establishment on the 5600 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. They then allegedly took property and fled the scene. One suspect was apprehended by responding officers.
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