Help Police Find Suspects

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers are looking for suspects and vehicles connected with crimes throughout Washington, DC from March 9-July 30.

Police are searching for suspects and vehicles in connection to the following crimes:

Homicide

The police are requesting the public’s help in identifying suspects connected to a homicide on July 17. According to a press release, officers went to Eastern Avenue and Walnut Street, NW to help Takoma Park Police with a traffic accident. They found two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds in a car at the 100 block of Walnut Street, NW. One victim, Anthony Riley, passed away and the other victim was treated in the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Washington Field Division, MPD, and the FBI Washington Field Office are offering $55,000 in reward money for information that will lead to arrest and conviction of 25-year-old Marcel Gordon. He is wanted in connection to 11-year-old Davon McNeal’s homicide on July 4 on the 1400 block of Cedar Street, SE. The U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force has offered up to $10,000 for information that will result in an arrest.

Police are also seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in the shooting death of 41-year-old Alkhenala Al-Fatah on the 1200 block of Barnaby Terrace, SE on March 9.

Assault

A dark blue Nissan vehicle is being sought in connection to an assault with a dangerous weapon (gun) offense on the 2700 block of 14th Street, NW. When officers responded to the scene on July 28, they found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were treated at a hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in finding the suspect responsible for a stabbing on July 26 at the 1300 block of Half Street, SW. The victim was treated at a hospital for life threatening injuries.

On July 25, two suspects tried to take a victim’s property that resulted in a suspect shooting a victim at the 600 block of Division Avenue, NE. The suspect was treated at a hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

Officers responded to the 4500 block of Dix Street, NE to a report of gunshots on July 25. An adult male victim was found suffering from gunshot wounds. He was brought to a local hospital for treatment.

On July 25, a suspect assaulted two store workers after taking property from a store at the 3700 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE. The suspects tried to stab the workers with a knife, which resulted minor injuries.

A suspect is being sought for throwing bricks at police officers on the 1600 block of H Street, NW on May 31.

Robbery

A White Hyundai SUV is being sought for two robbery offenses at the 500 block of Mississippi Avenue, SE and the 3900 block of South Capitol Street, SE on July 29.

On July 28, suspects took money by gunpoint from a victim at the 1300 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW. Victims fled the scene in a car.

A suspect demanded a victim’s items by knifepoint and stole it on the 600 block of Irving Street, NW on July 27.

Officers are seeking three suspects and a vehicle involved in an armed robbery on the 7400 block of 7^th Street, NW on July 25. The suspects stole property from a victim by gunpoint and then fled the scene in a vehicle.

Police are looking for three suspects and a vehicle in connection to an armed robbery on the 3400 block of 14th Street, NW on July 25. The suspects took property by gunpoint from the victim and business and then left the scene in a vehicle.

On July 25, a suspect took property from a victim and gunpoint and two suspects assaulted the victim on the 6600 block of Piney Branch Road, NW. All suspects left the area in a vehicle.

Police are also requesting the public’s help in an additional suspect involved in a robbery by force on July 24 on the 600 block of H Street, NW. The suspects allegedly assaulted a victim and took their property.

The MPD is searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery on the 2500 block of Benning Road, NE on June 30. The suspects stole money by gunpoint from a store worker.

Police are searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery on the 400 block of H Street, NE on June 27. The suspect allegedly assaulted a victim and then took their property at knifepoint.

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Burglary

Officers are looking for a suspect in connection to a burglary offense on the 3800 block of 12th Street, NE. Allegedly the suspect tried to take money from a register and failed on July 30.

On July 25, suspects allegedly entered a residence and stole items from the 4800 block of U Street, NW.

A suspect in connection with a burglary on the 1400 block of North Capitol Street, NW on July 25 is being sought. The suspect allegedly entered an establishment and stole property.

A suspect forced entry into an establishment and left with stolen property on the 1600 block of 17th Street, NW on July 24.

A suspect took property from an establishment on the 500 block of H Street, NE on July 24.

On July 11, a suspect took property from a construction site on the 4100 block of Kansas Avenue, NW.

Theft from Auto

On July 28, a suspect in a White Mercedes Benz ML350 SUV with a Virginia tag of UMK9160, entered a victim’s car and stole the victim’s 8-year-old Yorkie mix dog named “Lyric” at the 6500 Block of Georgia Avenue, NW.

Armed Carjacking

On July 28, suspects demanded a victim to leave their car at the 100 block of Pierce Street, NW. One suspect pointed a firearm at the victim.

Police are searching for a suspect connected to an armed carjacking (knife) offense that occurred July 27 on the 600 block of Columbia Road, NW. The suspect demanded the victim’s vehicle by knifepoint and was unsuccessful.

Police request that anyone with information on these suspects or events contact the department at 202-727-9099. Tips can be sent to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

Crime Alerts: July 31

The Metropolitan Police Department sent out three crime alerts during the day on July 31.

The most recent alert was sent at 5:59 p.m. for a robbery with a gun on the 1700 block of Bladensburg Road, NE Police are looking for a green BMW. The suspect(s) are armed with a handgun.

At 12:23 p.m. police sent out an alert for another robbery with a gun at the corner of 23rd and Alabama Avenue, SE. Police are looking for two suspects. The first suspect is a black male, 35 years of age, 180 pounds with a dark complexion, wearing a black mask, blue shirt and blue pants. The second suspect is a black male 19-20 years of age with a dark complexion, wearing white shirt and black pants. The suspects were last seen running in the wooded area towards Alabama Ave. SE.

Another crime alert was sent at 11:52 a.m. for a robbery and snatch on the Unit block of Atlantic Street , SE. Police are looking for a black male who is 200 pounds and wearing black sweat pants and a white tank top. The suspect was last seen fleeing from the scene on foot towards 1st Street.

Anyone with information about these incidents should call 911.

Judge Schedules Hearings For Murder Defendant

A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a hearing for a murder defendant.

Daniel Gayden, 54, who is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 56-year-old Ronald Collins, who was stabbed to death on June 1 the 5100 block of A Street, SE.

Judge Danya Dayson scheduled his preliminary hearing for Aug. 12.

Defense attorney Jacqueline Cadman said the prosecution ignored a motion she filed on July 13 to release evidence in her client’s case.

The prosecution said Cadman already possesses a recording of a phone call Gayden had with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), which is evidence she requested.

Judge Dayson ordered the prosecution to respond to the motion by Aug. 5.

According to court documents, witnesses claimed that Collins struck Gayden’s vehicle with a walking stick, causing it to embed itself in the window and dragging Collins along as Gayden drove away. Collins eventually let go and fell to the ground before Gayden was seen exiting his vehicle to stab him.

Defendant Receives Probation for Drug Charges

On July 31, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant to six months of unsupervised probation.

Alvin Boyd, 52, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was initially charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance when Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers executed a search warrant of his residence on June 20 and found cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

Judge Judith Smith sentenced Boyd to 90 days in jail for the controlled substance charge and 30 days for the paraphernalia charge. Both sentences are concurrent, however she suspended the incarceration time. Instead, the defendant has to serve six months of unsupervised probation.

Judge Smith said that she imposed this sentence due to Boyd’s lack of felony convictions. She also encouraged Boyd to seek out substance abuse services.

Boyd’s attorney, Lisbeth Sapirstein, said that Boyd uses drugs to self-medicate for a plethora of health issues for which he does not receive adequate medication.

“I am a good guy put in the wrong place at the wrong time,” Boyd said. “And I’m sorry about that.”

Case Number: 2020 CF2 005476

Documents: Police Seek Burglary Suspect

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a second-degree burglary suspect.

Around 5:34 a.m. on July 30, the suspect forcibly entered an establishment on the 3800 block of 12^th Street, NE, which is located in the University Heights neighborhood of DC.

Once inside, the suspect unsuccessfully tried to take money from a register and then fled the scene.

The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera.

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Judge Issues Bench Warrant for Defendant Who Is A Loss of Contact

A DC Superior Court judge issued a bench warrant for a defendant who has come out of compliance with his pretrial release conditions and did not show up to his court hearing.

Kelonii Malloy, 23, is charged with carrying a pistol without a license. On May 15, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers arrested him on the 300 block of Delafield Place, NW.

During the July 31 hearing, a Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) representative said Malloy has not contacted them by phone since June 12.

According to court documents, Malloy took an “unprovoked flight” stance upon seeing officers on the street and fled to a nearby unoccupied basement. Officers allege that they found a pistol on the ground behind a heating unit that the defendant was standing next to.

Defense attorney Chidi Ogolo said he has not been able to contact the defendant, who does not have a cell phone. He also said that his client is homeless due to a Civil Protection Order (CPO) barring him from what had previously been his place of residence.

Ogolo objected to the bench warrant, saying there is no indication that his client received notice to appear in court.

However, Judge Julie Becker responded by pointing to Malloy’s previous ability to stay in contact with pretrial services for nearly a month after his initial release in mid-May.

Judge Continues Case After Defendant Fails to Appear

A DC Superior Court judge continued a hearing to give a defendant who did not show up to his July 31 hearing another chance to appear in court.

Darrious Sadler, 20, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers arrested him on Feb. 25 after they received a report that he had a firearm in his waistband on the 400 block of Rhode Island Avenue, NE.

Sadler has not been in contact with the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) since July 7, when he reported to them in-person and verified his address. Since then, he has allegedly violated the conditions of his pretrial release on multiple occasions.

A PSA representative told Judge Julie Becker that Sadler routinely left his house, sometimes going to stores but often to other people’s residences, despite having a home confinement order.

“He is in serious violation of his home confinement condition,” the representative said.

The prosecution requested a bench warrant, arguing that Sadler had “unilaterally taken himself off of home confinement.”

However, Kevin Robertson, Sadler’s attorney, objected to the bench warrant. Robertson said he has been trying to get in touch with his client’s father, but they have been unable to speak prior to the July 31 proceeding. He said he believes that, if he is given more time, he could get into contact with the defendant without a bench warrant being issued.

Judge Becker granted the defense’s request, pointing to the defendant’s continued use of his GPS monitoring device as evidence that he might not be aware of the seriousness of his violations.

Sadler will have to appear in court on Aug. 7. Judge Becker said that his failure to do so would likely leave her no other choice than to issue a bench warrant for his arrest.

Judge Schedules Hearing for Co-defendants

DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson scheduled a felony status conference for two defendants on Aug. 31.

Tyrik Williams, 23, and Muhammad Byrd, 21, are charged with unlawful possession of a firearm. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers arrested them on May 21 on the 600 block of Morton Street, NW after they filmed themselves live on Instagram holding pistols inside their vehicle.

The two were prohibited from possessing any firearms due to prior criminal convictions.

Judge Schedules Hearing For Defendant

A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a hearing for a defendant charged with carrying a pistol without a license and assault with a dangerous weapon.

Amadee Blakney, 26, is accused of firing shots at a member of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) who made contact with him on May 31 on the 4400 block of Livingston Road, SE.

Judge Danya Dayson scheduled his preliminary hearing for Aug. 20 to determine if the case has enough evidence to go to trial.

Judge Revokes Pretrial Release

On July 31, a DC Superior Court judge held a defendant who allegedly violated his pretrial release conditions.

Mark Anthony, who is also known as Huber Frescas, is charged with stalking, unlawful entry onto private property and destruction of property less than $1,000. He is accused of breaking into a victim’s home on the 4900 block of 1st Street, NW in the early morning hours of June 20 after having stalked her since May 9.

Anthony, 39, was arrested again and detained in DC Jail for this case since July 16.

The defendant allegedly violated a stay away order by appearing outside the victim’s window, expressing anger with her for his arrest.

Defense attorney Gregg Baron argued for his client’s release, saying that the defendant has a place to stay in Maryland and is relatively confident he can gain employment at a construction company. He also argued that Anthony’s time in detention helped him understand the consequences of his actions.

However, Judge Jonathan Pittman denied Baron’s request.

“In this case, a stay away is absolutely critical and he just ignored it,” Judge Pittman said.

Anthony’s next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 1.

Defendant Enters Deferred Sentencing Agreement

On July 31, a defendant charged with carrying a pistol without a license entered into a Deferred Sentencing Agreement with the prosecution.

Alexander Alvarez, 31, was initially charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside of his home or business for having a pistol in his vehicle near the White House on Jan. 4, 2019.

Alvarez pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of attempting to carry a pistol without a license. In return, the prosecution agreed to dismiss any remaining or outstanding charges associated with the case.

If Alvarez complies with conditions outlined in the agreement, his guilty plea will be withdrawn and his case dismissed.

Alvarez has six months to complete the requirements of the agreement, which include complying with a stay away order from the White House and completing 48 hours of community service. He is permitted to do his community service in Texas, where he currently lives.

Alvarez must not pick up any new charges.

Judge Judith Smith facilitated the proceedings and scheduled a sentencing hearing for Jan. 29, 2021. Alvarez’s attorney, Justin Okezie, said that both parties have agreed to waive Alvarez’s presence at the sentencing hearing if he successfully completes the terms of the agreement.

Firearms Defendant Wanted on Bench Warrant

A DC Superior Court judge issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a defendant who is a loss of contact and did not show up to his July 31 hearing.

Tyree Stanley, 26, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers say they found a handgun wedged in the steering wheel of a car when they pulled the defendant over on June 3 on the 900 block of Ingraham Street, NW.

Stanley also failed to appear in court on July 27. During that hearing, Judge Julie Becker denied the prosecution’s request for a bench warrant and continued the case to allow him another opportunity to appear.

Anthony Smith, Stanley’s attorney, told Judge Becker he did not know where his client was. Smith said he had made several attempts to contact him, including appearing at his family’s home, to no avail.

Defendant Loses Contact with Courts, Judge Issues Bench Warrant

On July 29, DC Superior Court Judge Judith Smith issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a defendant who has been a loss of contact since June.

Tavante Robinson pleaded guilty to unauthorized use of a vehicle and fleeing a law enforcement officer on April 2, 2019. He was given two concurrent sentences of one year of incarceration, which were suspended. He also received three years of supervised release, which were all suspended. The defendant will have to serve one year of probation. His sentence was passed under the guidelines of the Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA.)

A report filed in December of 2019 indicated that Robinson was in full compliance with the conditions of his probation. However, he has received two notices of noncompliance since May.

A Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) representative said Robinson’s violations include a recent arrest. CSOSA has not been in contact with Robinson since June.

Stephany Reeves, who was standing in for Robinson’s attorney Lillian Fabela Miller, was also unaware of the defendant’s whereabouts.

Judge Issues Bench Warrant for Defendant

A DC Superior Court judge issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a defendant after his attorney said he could not bring him to court any other way.

Melvin Rivera, 47, was supposed to appear in court on July 31. He is charged with unlawful entry onto private property, simple assault, possession of an open container of alcohol and bail violation in four cases. In two of his cases, he was found at a location from which he was previously barred by the court.

Rivera successfully completed a substance abuse treatment program in May. Afterwards, he became a loss of contact with the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA.)

Defense attorney Damon Catacalos did not know the location of his client, who is homeless.

Judge Julie Becker asked Catacalos if he thought he could potentially get in touch with his client and compel him to come to court without the need for a bench warrant.

“In all honesty, no,” he said.

Judge Becker issued a bench warrant in all four of Rivera’s cases.

Defendant Found Compliant with Pretrial Release

A DC Superior Court Judge determined that a defendant was in compliance with his pretrial release conditions.

Deare Benny, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm after Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers found a firearm among his belongings on June 12. Police say Benny fled after they approached him for suspicion of operating a prohibited vehicle in a public space on the 2500 block of Alabama Avenue, SE. After the defendant was stopped, officers found a firearm in a fanny pack that he had discarded during the chase.

Benny was released on June 31. However, he failed to get in touch with the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA.)

Benny’s attorney, Charles Murdter, said the defendant’s lack of contact has since been addressed. Murdter told Judge Julie Becker that he initially received an incorrect number for his client, but after getting in touch with him, Benny contacted the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA.)

Benny did not show up to the July 31 hearing, but Murdter said this was due to his own miscommunication with his client.

He said Benny is currently in Tennessee with his family because their conversation had led him to believe that his presence in court was not necessary.

In addition to continuing the pretrial show cause hearing, Judge Becker also told Murdter to compel his client to take care of an outstanding warrant from Prince George County, Md. The warrant is in relation to a first-degree assault charge from June 10.

Benny’s next court hearing is scheduled for Aug. 25.

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