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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Document: Homicide In Brightwood

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred on Oct. 1.

At around 4:35 p.m., officers responded to the 6200 block of 8th Street, NW for the report of a shooting.

Officers found an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as 42-year-old Arthur Daniels IV, who is from Northwest, DC.

MPD is offering an award up to $25,000 for anyone who provides information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the homicide.

Anyone with information can call (202) 727-9099 or text 50411.

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Crime Alerts: October 1-2

Between 9 p.m. on Oct. 1 and 9 a.m. on Oct. 2, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out two crime alerts.

The most recent alert was sent at 4:27 a.m. for a robbery with a gun investigation on the 300 block of 34th Street, NE. Police are looking for two Black males wearing dark clothing in a midsize SUV.

The second alert was sent at 12:23 a.m. for a robbery on the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Police are looking for a Black male, 140 pounds, who was last seen wearing a dark shirt, black jeans and a black jacket.

Judge Continues Hearing for Murder Case, Again

A DC Superior Court judge continued a preliminary hearing for four co-defendants charged with the murder of an 11-year-old boy after the second day of proceedings.

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

Oct. 1 was the second day of the hearing, which will ultimatley determine if this case has enough evidence to go to trial.

Bond’s defense attorney, James King, resumed his cross-examination of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective who first took the stand yesterday.

The prosecution’s decision to call this detective as a witness, rather than the lead detective, drew scrutiny yesterday. But the prosecution said they chose this specific detective because of his role in obtaining the surveillance footage they will be using.

On Oct. 1, King asked the detective if he interviewed or spoke to the detectives that interviewed one of the witnesses. The detective said he did not.

According to the court documents, one of the initial detectives on the case said there was a black vehicle in an alley near the crime scene during the time of the shooting. The detective said he was made to lookout for a black vehicle when he arrived on the scene.

Judge Neal Kravitz asked the prosecution if there is footage of an interview with that witness. The prosecution said there was. However, that footage wasn’t shared with the defense due to safety concerns for the witness.

“There’s a fifth unidentified individual who hasn’t been taken into custody.” said the prosecutor. “The defendants are part of the Cedar Garden Crew and there’s other people in this crew that have access to firearms.”

The Cedar Garden is a neighborhood gang.

“I don’t think the government’s claims are off base,” said Judge Kravitz. “ It certainly seems from other info and evidence that there is some sort of beef between neighborhoods. However, the defense has a right to know who this witness is.”

General’s attorney, Jocelyn Weisner, ran into the same issue with the prosecution regarding video footage of another witness’ interview.

Weisner asked for that witness’ interview because, according to her, that was the only evidence tying her client to the shooting.

The prosecution once again cited a safety issue for the witness.

All the defense attorneys responded to that claim by saying that the identity of the witness was already known.

“Why would disclosing relevant portions of the videos increase any danger to witness six?” said Judge Kravitz.

The prosecutor responded that he had no answer at that time.

King’s cross-examination was divided into two parts with Weisner’s taking place in the middle. When King continued, he asked for video footage of yet another witness, and the prosecution once again cited safety issues.

Due to time constraints, cross examination was cut short again.

The hearing is scheduled to continue on Oct. 2.

This article was written by Saif Habboub

Judge Holds 6 Defendants During Initial Hearings

On Oct. 1, DC Superior Court Judge Juliet McKenna released 16 defendants, held five at the DC jail and held one under the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services’ (DYRS) custody.

Marquise McFadden was brought in on a bench warrant for failing to appear at his hearing.

In his case, he is charged with an armed robbery that occurred on July 23, 2019. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) were dispatched in response to a robbery on the corner of 6^th and Chesapeake Streets, SE. Marquis, 20, was released for the robbery charge but held on a bench warrant for a parole matter.

Maurice Cary is charged with distribution of a controlled substance on Sept. 30. Cary was arrested by MPD after selling cocaine to an undercover police officer on the 4900 block of Nash Street, NE. Cary was held given his pending firearms case and his history of not complying with pretrial conditions.

Aloysius Carter was arrested for three separate cases, including one charge of tampering with a GPS monitoring device and two charges of contempt. Carter was held for being noncompliant by violating a stay-away order that has been given to him multiple times.

Ion Cooper and Glen Lewis were both held on fugitive charges. Cooper had an underlying charge of aggravated assault in Maryland.

Lewis is a fugitive from Virginia with an underlying charge of fraud, and he was brought in for failing to appear at his extradition hearing on Sept. 30. Both defendants are being held so that the demanding jurisdictions may pick them up, though Cooper is being held under DYRS’ custody as he is a juvenile being charged as an adult.

Anthony Hunter is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a previous conviction. Police were told that Hunter, 50, utilized a gun to “bully” clients who had agreed to pay for cocaine. On Sept. 30, police were given a tip on Hunter’s location and recorded his actions. He was arrested the following day. He is being held in DC jail due to his criminal history, which includes two prior convictions for possessing firearms illegally.

Of those released, one did not have charges filed by the prosecution.

There were a total of four domestic violence cases, and all of the defendants were released. Three defendants were given stay-away orders from the victims, and one was given a no harassing, assaulting, threatening or stalking (HATS) order.

Three defendants charged with misdemeanors were released by Judge McKenna. Their charges include GPS tampering, contempt, simple assault and shoplifting. Two of the defendants were given stay-away orders and one was ordered to report to his probation officer immediately.

Two additional fugitive cases were heard by Judge McKenna, and both of the defendants were ordered to turn themselves in to Maryland authorities where they are wanted.

Three defendants charged with felonies were also released. Their underlying charges include unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, assault with intent to commit third-degree sexual abuse and unlawful possession of liquid PCP. Two of the defendants were ordered not to possess any firearms or ammunition while the third was placed into the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) with GPS monitoring, a stay-away order and 24-hour home confinement unless he is going to work.

Two defendants, brought in on bench warrants for failing to appear at their hearings, were released with new court dates of March 4, 2021, and Feb. 22, 2021.

One final defendant has been in the hospital since Sept. 21, so his hearing was moved to Oct. 2. The defendant is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.

Judge Schedules Hearing for Murder Defendant

On Sept. 4, a DC Superior Court judge scheduled a preliminary hearing to determine if a murder case has enough evidence to go to trial.

Eric Beasley, 29, is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly striking 45-year-old David Farewell with his car near the 2100 block of Young Street, SE on Sept. 4. Farewell was pronounced dead later that day at a nearby hospital. Court documents state that the cause of death was “blunt force trauma to the upper body (chest).”

Beasley was on probation for assault with a dangerous weapon when Farewell was killed. That case dates back to 2016.

Beasley’s attorney, Madeleine Harvey, asked Judge John Campbell to schedule the hearing for the beginning of November.

She said she would need extra time to schedule communications with her client due to COVID-19 safety measures at the DC Jail.

Judge Campbell scheduled the hearing for Nov. 4.

This story was written by Maansi Srivastava

Judge Sentences Defendant in Burglary Case

On Oct. 1, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced a burglary defendant who made a plea deal with the prosecution.

Lindell Ingram, 28, was originally charged with second-degree burglary in December 2019. The following February, he was indicted on additional charges of first-degree theft and unlawful entry of private property. Two days later, he decided to plead guilty to attempted second-degree burglary.

“I’m encouraged that you’ve stepped up and taken responsibility because a lot of people depend on you.”
— Judge O’Keefe

Judge Michael O’Keefe sentenced the defendant to 30 months, all of which were suspended, plus three years of probation.

“My home, my kids, and my wife, we are not able to focus,” the victim said in his impact statement. “We keep looking for what’s wrong in our home.”

On Aug. 27, 2019, the victim reported to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) that his residence on the 6000 block of Georgia Avenue, NW had been burglarized. The victim had surveillance cameras set up in his bedroom and they recorded the defendant ransacking through his room and stealing items.

“I can’t express how difficult it is for the incarcerated right now,” said defense attorney Jonathan Armstrong. “You are literally spending 23 hours a day locked up in a jail cell due to COVID-19.”

Armstrong requested that the sentence be fully suspended so Ingram can continue to work and provide for his family. He started a home renovation business while on pretrial release.

“It’s going to be hard for a Black young man to get a job anywhere coming out of jail,” said Ingram. “But I want everyone to know how deeply sorry I am.”

As part of his probation, the defendant must enroll in individual counseling and the Thinking for Change group. Ingram will also have to pay $2,628 in restitution and $100 to the Crime Victims Compensation Program.

“I’m encouraged that you’ve stepped up and taken responsibility because a lot of people depend on you,” Judge O’Keefe told him. “And when you mess up, they all suffer.”

Judge O’Keefe warned Ingram that if he slips up on probation, he will not hesitate to incarcerate him for the remainder of his sentence.

Judge O’Keefe also ruled that if the defendant pays all of his fines, his probation has the potential to be successfully terminated after only 18 months.

Judge Issues 4 Bench Warrants During Probation, Pretrial Hearings

DC Superior Court Judge Gerald Fisher issued four bench warrants during the nine pretrial and probation hearings over which he presided on Oct. 1.

The bench warrants were issued for the arrests of Channcy Jones, Marshall Brown, Ronald Davis and Patrick Alexander after they failed to appear in court.

Chancy Jones is charged with robbery for allegedly taking a victim’s belongings on the 300 block of U Street, NW, in 2019.

Jones, 19, has been a complete loss of contact with Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) since Aug. 17. He had appeared in court on Sept. 27 for a show cause hearing but never contacted PSA after the hearing.

During the hearing, defense attorney Sharon Weathers contacted the defendant’s relative, who said she put him in an Uber to go to court. Judge Fisher agreed to wait for the defendant to appear. However, after an hour and a half, the judge concluded the hearings and issued a bench warrant.

Marshall Brown, 44, is charged with threats to do bodily harm, possession of a prohibited weapon, and simple assault. He is also charged with a DUI, operating a vehicle while impaired and driving without a permit in another case.

Brown’s attorney, Jacqueline Williams, said she did not know where her client is. The PSA said they had no contact with him.

Ronald Davis is charged with simple assault for allegedly threatening and throwing glass bottles at a store employee on the 1400 block of Capitol Street, NE, in 2019.

Davis, 36, had not contacted PSA since he was released on Aug. 17. Defense attorney Daniel Dorsey got in touch with his client last week, but had not heard from him since then.

Patrick Alexander is charged with bail violation and possession of a controlled substance in one case. He is also charged with failing to register as a sex offender in another case.

According to the PSA, Alexander, 60, has been a loss of contact since Sept. 1. He failed to appear at a show cause hearing on Sept. 14 then failed to appear again on Sept. 18. He failed to appear at his third show cause hearing on Oct. 1, leading Judge Fisher to issue a bench warrant in both of his cases.

Judge Fisher also issued a bench warrant for Donnell Howard for failing to appear. However, 20 minutes after his hearing had ended, Howard appeared outside the courtroom.

Howard, 54, is charged with distribution of a controlled substance. He was ordered to come to court for failing to report to PSA.

Defense attorney Rachel Cicurel explained how her client is battling addiction. He had failed to consistently report to PSA but had been in contact with his drug treatment provider. Judge Fisher ordered the defendant to call PSA once a week and continue seeing his drug treatment provider.

Howard’s next hearing is scheduled for Oct. 29.

Judge Fisher continued a pretrial show cause hearing for a defendant charged with assault with intent to commit robbery.

Durell Cambell, 30, had been compliant for four months, according to PSA. However, on Sept. 22, Cambell’s GPS monitor had been removed without permission. When the defendant reported to the PSA office for a new GPS monitor, he became aggressive and uncooperative.

Defense attorneys Ashley Guzman and Dinah Manning asked for their client to be placed on the PSA’s Special Supervision Unit (SSU,) which supervises pretrial defendants with certain psychological disorders, due to his history of compliance and mental health problems.

Judge Fisher agreed that the defendant had severe mental health problems but decided to keep the defendant on High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) until his next hearing. Cambell was ordered to report to PSA and have a new GPS monitor installed.

Campbell’s next hearing is scheduled for Nov. 2.

Omara Hussein, 27, did not have a hearing scheduled but appeared to resolve a bench warrant that was issued on Sept. 10. Hussein was convicted of possession of a controlled substance in June.

The bench warrant was issued when she was re-arrested while on probation. However, since no charges were filed in the aftermath of her re-arrest, Judge Fisher got rid of the bench warrant.

Hussein’s next show cause hearing is scheduled for Oct. 15.

Michael Morgan appeared in court for a probation show cause hearing. He was convicted of robbery in 2017.

Morgan was brought in on a parole violation for being rearrested. Apart from the re-arrest, Morgan had complied with his parole conditions, according to Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA).

Judge Fisher scheduled the defendant’s next probation show cause hearing for April 12, after Morgan’s pending case is resolved.

Judge Fisher continued a pretrial show cause hearing for Isais Hernandez.

Hernandez, 40, is charged with second-degree burglary. He was summoned to court for a pretrial show cause hearing because he was re-arrested for robbery on Sept. 15, while he was on pretrial release.

Judge Fisher issued a $100 nominal bond for the defendant in the burglary case. However, he will be held on his new case.

Hernandez will return to court on Feb. 18 for a felony status hearing in his burglary case.

2 Defendants Maintain Release Status After Violating Conditions

A DC Superior Court judge presided over nine pretrial and probation show cause hearings on Sept. 30.

Tayshawn Brice-Hayes was 16 minutes late for his pretrial show cause hearing.

Brice-Hayes, 18, is charged with carrying a pistol without a licence outside a home or business and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

On Aug. 29, Brice-Hayes was in the backseat of a car that struck the front of a store on the 1800 block of 14 Street, NW, right in front of a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) patrol car, according to court documents. The defendant allegedly fled the scene, but dropped a black firearm in the alley in which he was eventually apprehended.

Brice-Hayes is currently on pretrial release under the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP.) The Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) reported that he has violated his home confinement order three times.

“It’s his unfamiliarity with strict compliance that led to these violations,” said defense attorney Kevin Oliver.

“He has every incentive to comply,” said Judge Gerald Fisher. “If he’s noncompliant at the next hearing, I will recommend that his conditions of release be revoked.”

Judge Fisher continued a pretrial show cause hearing for a 31-year-old defendant charged with first-degree child sex abuse and simple assault.

The defendant allegedly got a victim pregnant at the age of 15. The victim’s mother kicked her out and the girl moved in with the defendant. After the child was born, the victim and the defendant got into a custody argument and he allegedly strangled her.

Once investigated by the Youth and Family Services Division, they discovered that the victim was allegedly unaware of the defendant’s true age and believed he was 19 years old.

During the pretrial show cause hearing Sept. 30, the prosecution requested that the defendant’s release be revoked.

“Each time he was released he went out and assaulted a different woman,” said the prosecution.

The defendant has picked up three other ongoing domestic violence cases during his time on pretrial release.

The defendant also showed up 30 minutes late for his hearing. Judge Fisher warned him that his frequent tardiness does not reflect well on him.

The defendant will continue to be monitored on HISP. Judge Fisher scheduled the show cause hearing to continue on Oct. 19.

Jessica Williams was not present for her pretrial show cause hearings.

Williams, 32, is charged with simple assault for allegedly spitting on the victims and a MPD officer. Once searched, MPD officers found her allegedly in possession of a crack pipe.

Williams is facing charges of simple assault, possession of drug paraphernalia and contempt.

Williams has been a complete loss of contact with the PSA, and she has been re-arrested twice while on pretrial release.

Defense attorney Elizabeth Miller said her client is homeless and has mental health issues. Williams does not own a phone, which makes it difficult for her to contact Miller and to stay in compliance with her release conditions.

Judge Fisher issued a bench warrant for Williams’ arrest.

Christion Cooper was arrested on the 100 block of Ridge Road, SE, on Jan. 23 after MPD officers were tipped off about the defendant carrying a firearm.

Cooper, 19, is charged with carrying a pistol without a license, possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, unlawful possession of ammunition and possession of an unregistered firearm.

Judge Fisher dismissed the show cause hearing after warning Cooper that he is required to call the PSA weekly.

Michael Garvin appeared before Judge Fisher for a pretrial show cause hearing due to his sporadic contact with the PSA.

Garvin, 27, is charged with carrying a pistol without a licence outside a home or business.

Garvin’s attorney, Jacqueline Williams, said that PSA’s phone system has been unreliable as of late, which is partly to blame for her client’s gaps in check-ins.

Judge Fisher dismissed the show cause, but warned Garvin that he must call in weekly and leave a message if he cannot get through to the PSA.

Yvette Revers’ probation show cause hearing was rescheduled for April 5 so that the hearing could come after her arraignment for another arrest.

Revers, 33, is on probation for destruction of property less than $1,000 in a 2019 misdemeanor case. She is also on probation for a cruelty to children charge in a felony domestic violence offense.

On June 24, Revers was rearrested for simple assault and destruction of property less than $1,000 at a residence in Southeast, DC. The residence is the same one that Revers was already convicted for destruction of property in 2019.

Aside from her re-arrest, Revers has been otherwise compliant with her probation requirements.

Judge Fisher granted the defense’s request to continue the probation show cause after Revers arraignment is completed at the end of March.

Jarrad Childs was present for his probation show cause hearing.

Jarrad was sentenced under the Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA) to 2 years in prison with 18 months suspended, plus two years of probation for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.

CSOSA requested that Childs’ probation be revoked due to his re-arrest in Maryland and multiple GPS and curfew violations.

The show cause hearing will continue on Nov. 18 to see if Childs has come back into compliance.

A domestic violence defendant was absent from his probation show cause hearing because he is being detained in Maryland on charges of armed robbery, possession of a handgun, assault and theft.

The defendant is charged in DC with simple assault, attempted possession of a prohibited weapon, contempt, and destruction of property less than $1,000.

The show cause hearing will continue once his charges in Maryland are resolved.

Clarence Kenney, 25, is on probation for carrying a pistol without a licence outside a home or business.

The case was not officially called since both the defendant and defense council were not present. The case was scheduled without an official time, so Judge Fisher said it was likely that the defense did not receive proper notice of the hearing.

This story was written by Sierra Robbins

Charges Dropped for 10 Defendants During Extradition Hearings

On Sept. 30, 18 defendants charged with being fugitives from justice were heard by DC Superior Court Judge Juliet McKenna. Ten of those defendants had their charges dropped.

Six defendants had their cases extended for 30-days as the prosecutor was still waiting on paperwork from the demanding jurisdictions.

One defendant was released to turn himself in to Maryland authorities.

One defendant also failed to appear for his extradition hearing and failed to turn himself in to the demanding jurisdiction, prompting Judge McKenna to issue a bench warrant for his arrest.

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