Judge Schedules Hearing for Reopened Destruction of Property Case

On July 13, DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian scheduled a hearing for Aug. 25 to reexamine a case that has new evidence.

During the hearing, the prosecution said they need time to collect more information and reach out to witnesses.

During a non-jury trial on July 24, 2019, Marquis Moore was found guilty of of two counts of destruction of property less than $1,000 for smashing windows on another man’s property on the 2000 block of 1st Street, NW.

However, the conviction was vacated and the case remanded on June 3. The case was reopened on June 24.

Moore was originally sentenced to 180 days in DC Jail. The time was suspended, and Moore was required to serve two years of supervised probation on July 30, 2019.

However, during a Jan. 2 hearing, his probation was revoked and he was sentenced to 240 days in jail – 120 days for each count. On April 9, his sentences were amended to run concurrent to one another, rather than consecutive.

Judge Issues Bench Warrant for Homeless Defendant on Probation

DC Superior Court Judge Gerald Fisher issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a defendant who failed to appear to his July 13 hearing.

Robert Taylor pleaded guilty to third-degree sexual abuse on Dec. 20, 2018, and was sentenced to two years of probation the following March.

During the hearing, a Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) representative said his last contact with the defendant, who is homeless, was on March 27.

The officer also said Taylor is not participating in mental health treatment and tampered with his GPS monitoring device. Both the treatment and the monitoring device are conditions of his probation.

July 13 was the second time Taylor failed to appear in court since his sentencing.

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Drug Possession

A defendant pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine on July 13.

Denzel Kittrell admitted to selling cocaine on Dec. 12, 2019. He is being charged with possession of a controlled substance.

As part of a plea deal with the prosecution, Kittrell’s other charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and distribution of a controlled substance were dropped.

According to court documents, the defendant tossed a bag of drugs into a sewer grate near the 100 block of L Street, NW while he was being pursued by officers of the US Park Police.

Even though defense attorney Carrie Weletz requested that her client, who is 23, be sentenced under the Youth Rehabilitation Act, DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian denied the request.

Instead, he sentenced Kittrell to 180 days in prison, which was suspended, and one year on supervised probation.

The terms of the defendant’s probation include drug testing and participation in a drug treatment program. Kittrell must also pay $50 to the Victims of Violent Crime Fund act.

Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Intent to Sexually Assault

A DC Superior Court judge decided to hold man at DC Jail July 13 after charging him with assault with the intent to commit sexual abuse.

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the 29-year-old suspect physically assaulted a man, who is a transgender, on the 2700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE., near the 801 East Men’s Shelter, on July 11.

The Judge Heide Herrmann said she was sure the crime would have been sexual abuse if a bystander had not tried to help the victim.

According to court documents, the defendant was walking on the Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital former campus when he exposed himself while approaching the victim. He allegedly knocked the victim to the ground and attempted to have nonconsensual sex.

A bystander drove by and called the police.

The defendant is scheduled for a hearing on Aug. 20.

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Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Violent Assault

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a man July 12 for assaulting a victim with a knife.

According to a press release, the 33-year-old suspect allegedly brandished a knife and a assaulted a victim on the 2000 block of Benning Road, NE earlier that day.

The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.

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Judge Continues Hearing After Defense Expresses Skepticism Over Competency Finding

On July 13, a DC Superior Court judge continued a hearing to July 24 in order to give a defense attorney more time to speak with the defendant about his mental competency to stand trial.

Dontelle Mott is charged with assault on a police officer while armed and assault with a dangerous weapon while armed for allegedly threatening Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers with a knife on the 1000 block of Wisconsin Ave, NW on Dec. 5, 2019.

Judge Michael Ryan declared Mott competent to stand trial during the July 13 hearing based on a report he received from the Department of Behavioral Health on June 26. The competency evaluation was conducted at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, DC’s psychiatric institution, where the defendant is currently being held.

However, defense attorney Kevin Oliver disagrees.

Oliver said he spoke to Mott on the phone last week and he did not seem competent. He also said he has not had much communication with Mott because he was waiting to receive the report.

The attorney said he would feel better about the finding if he was able to speak to Mott and his doctor.

Even though Judge Ryan found Mott competent, he did agree to continue the hearing so that Oliver can obtain more information.

According to court documents, Mott allegedly threatened a cashier who confronted him about taking items from a store on the 1000 block of Wisconsin Ave, NW on Nov. 13, 2019. The cashier was advised to contact DC Police if Mott returned, which he did on Dec. 5.

During the confrontation with police, Mott said he was “Illuminati.”

Mott was transferred from DC Jail to St. Elizabeth’s on Dec. 11, 2019. He was found mentally incompetent to stand trial on Jan. 13, Feb. 14 and March 13.

Another competency report received on April 21 could not determine if he was competent to stand trial.

Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Burglary

The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a man for burglary on June 12.

According to court documents, Albert Washington is charged with burglary one for allegedly took property from an occupied residence on the 400 block of Richardson Place, NW on July 10.

Washington is being held at DC Jail.

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Document: Police Investigate Homicide in Douglas Neighborhood

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the 3300 block of 15^th Street, SE.

According to a press release, officers located 34-year-old Gary Swinson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on July 12. He died at a local hospital.

The department is offering a reward up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide case in Washington, DC. Anyone with information can call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be sent to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

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Document: Police Release Name of Homicide Victim on S Street, SE

The Metropolitan Police Department released the name of a victim of one of the two homicides that occurred on July 12.

According to a press release, officers found 58-year-old Paul Lewis Butler suffering from trauma on the 3900 block of S Street, SE. He died from trauma on the scene.

More information on his injuries have not been released.

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Police are also investigating the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Shanika Williams on the 800 block of 19th Street, NE.

Williams also died on the scene.

The homicides do not appear to be related.

The department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction for any homicide in Washington, DC. Anyone with information can call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information can be sent to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

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Crime Alerts: July 12-13

Between 5 p.m. on July 12 and 10 a.m. on July 13, the Metropolitan Police Department sent out three crime alerts.

The most recent alert was sent at 6:52 a.m. for a robbery on the 3200 block of 17th Street, NW that occurred at 6:25 a.m.. Police are looking for three young Black females between 15 and 17 years old. They were last seen leaving the area in a small, white vehicle.

Another alert for a robbery was sent at 4:00 a.m. on the 900 block of Monroe Street, NE. Police are looking for four males with no description.

The final alert was sent at 11:20 p.m. for a shooting on the 2300 block of 4th Street, NE. Police are looking for a Black male with a slim build, wearing a black top with white trim on the bottom, dark colored pants, and a mask. He was last seen in the south alley on the 300 block of Bryant Street, NE.

Anyone with information about these incidents should call 911.

Document: Homicide on North Capitol Street, NE

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 4900 block of North Capitol Street, NE.

According to a press release, officers responded to the listed location after a report of a shooting. They found 45-year-old Jose Yaxon Cuc suffering from a gunshot wound.

He died on the scene.

The department is offering up to a $25,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information should call the police at 2020-727-9099. Anonymous information can also be sent to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

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Document: Police Investigate 3 Homicides in DC Friday

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating three homicides that took place in three separate locations throughout the evening on July 10.

All three victims were fatally shot in Northeast DC.

The first homicide occurred at 5:18 p.m. on the 700 block of 21^st Street, NE. Officers found 45-year-old Tamika Jones suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

At 5:59 p.m. officers found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound on the 4900 block of North Capitol Street, NE. The victim died on the scene. Police have not released the victim’s name.

About two hours later at 7:40 p.m., officers discovered 19-year-old Evrett Harris suffering from gunshot wounds on the 2200 block of Newton Street, NE. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

The department is offering up to a $25,000 reward for each homicide. Anyone with information should call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information can also be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

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Judge Sets Hearing for Murder Defendant

DC Superior Court Judge Julie Becker set a murder defendant’s preliminary hearing for Aug. 20.

William Whitaker is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the death of Malick Cisse, 18, on the 1300 block of 7th Street, NW on Jan. 8.

A friend who was with Cisse at 11 p.m. said ta woman texted him asking to meet, according to court documents. The friend told police that it was unusual, but Cisse insisted on seeing her.

The friend lost contact with Cisse and saw him lying outside after he heard the sound of gunshots.

Surveillance footage shows the driver of a vehicle shooting Cisse and fleeing the scene.

The woman who was thought to have texted Cisse said she was hacked. At the time of the murder, her Instagram record shows multiple deactivations, re-activations, log ins, log outs, profile changes and the starting of a new account.

Crime Alerts: July 10

The Metropolitan Police Department sent out seven crime alerts since 3 p.m. on July 10.

The most recent crime alert was sent at 8:10 p.m. for a shooting at South Dakota & Newton Street, NE. Police are looking for a burgundy Ford Taurus 4-door. occupied The vehicle was last seen traveling Eastbound on Newton Street, NE.

Another crime alert was sent at 7:49 p.m. for a robbery with a gun on the 2300 block of 18th Street, NW. Police are looking for a black male with facial tattoos who is in his 30s. He is with a female who is wearing a pink shirt driving in a Blue in color sedan that was fleeing westbound.

At 6:30 p.m., an alert was sent regarding another shooting on the 4900 Block of North Capitol Street, NE. Police are looking for a hispanic male with a dark complexion, who is 5’8″ to 6′. The man has a thin build. He is wearing a long black hooded sweater and dark blue skinny jeans. The suspect is armed with a black semi-automatic handgun and was last seen heading westbound on Farragut Place, NE.

Another alert for a shooting was sent as 5:47 p.m. The shooting took place on the 700 block of 21st Street, NE. Police are looking for a grey vehicle with tinted windows.

Police alerted the public of a robbery Investigation at 5:02 p.m. at the intersection of 4th Street, NE and Franklin Street, NE. There is a lookout for a juvenile black male with a skinny build wearing a white shirt.

Another alert for a robbery investigation was sent at 4:23 p.m. The robbery took place on the 2800 block of Sherman Avenue, NW. Police are looking for two black males. The first suspect has a beard, slim build approximately 25 years old, wearing a white tank top and black shorts. The second suspect has a beard is 5’9″, with a black short sleeve shirt and black short and wearing a beanie on his head. Both suspects were last seen on foot heading northbound.

At 3:30 p.m. an alert was sent out for a robbery investigation on the 1800 block of 7th Street, NW. Police are looking for a black male with a medium complexion, goatee, dreadlocks, wearing a white shirt and grey pajama pants. The suspect was last seen in a Grey Chevy Malibu going northbound on 7th Street, NW.

Judge Schedules Hearing for Defendant in 2006 Sex Abuse Case

DC Superior Court Judge Julie Becker scheduled a preliminary hearing for a defendant charged with first-degree sexual abuse while armed.

Landrell Jordan, 43, is charged in connection with an incident that occurred on Jan. 27, 2006. According to court documents, Jordan allegedly forced a woman to perform oral sex on him at gunpoint.

The defendant’s preliminary hearing to assess if there is enough evidence to go to trial is scheduled for Aug. 13.

A lip swab of the victim was taken, but DNA testing at the time did not find any conclusive material that could be used for matching purposes.

But, in October of 2019, the victim submitted her scarf as evidence. The following April, DNA evidence was found on the scarf tied Jordan to the crime.

Jordan is being held at the DC Jail.

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