Judge Gives Prosecution 2 Weeks to Hand Over Evidence

On July 10, a defense attorney told a DC Superior Court judge that she has still not received evidence from the prosecution after requesting it nearly two months ago.

Carson Posey, 20, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 28-year0old Shantal Hill on April 15 on the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW. After witnesses heard multiple gunshots, they found 28 year-old Shantal Hill lying on the ground in the parking lot outside of her apartment building.

Judge Julie Becker gave the prosecution two weeks to give the defense evidence.

According to court documents, as Hill faded in and out of consciousness, she told witnesses, “I can’t die, I have kids.”

When asked who shot her, she named the defendant, who is her ex-boyfriend.

Posey is being held in DC Jail.

His next court appearance is scheduled for July 31.

Hearing Scheduled for Defendant with Burglary Charge

DC Superior Court Judge Julie Becker scheduled a hearing for a defendant charged with second-degree burglary.

Dwayne Earl faces charges in connection with two robberies that occurred in May. He is accused of breaking into two different apartment buildings and allegedly robbing the residents. According to court documents, a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer saw Earl walking away from the scene of the second robbery and recognized him from surveillance footage of the earlier robbery.

Earl’s hearing is scheduled for Sept. 25.

Earl has been held in DC Jail since being charged on May 15. A request for his release based on the COVID-19 pandemic was filed more than a month ago, but the court has yet to formally grant or deny it.

When Earl’s attorney, Charles Haskell, asked Judge Becker of the status regarding the petition for release, she refused to release him.

The prosecution pointed out that Earl’s criminal history includes more than six felony convictions for burglary.

However, despite believing that Earl, if released, would still pose a threat to the community, Judge Becker did not deny the motion.

Instead, she left the final decision for DC Superior Court Judge John Campbell, the judge assigned to the case.

Prosecutor Says He’s Not in Position to Offer Plea Deal

A prosecutor said July 10 that he is not in a position to offer a plea deal because technical difficulties have led to a slow exchange of evidence with the defense.

Kareem Boyd, 19, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly shooting his girlfriend’s cousin on the 4900 block of D Street, SE on March 20.

The prosecutor said there were issues uploading and downloading documents. However, he said he is willing to consider an agreement once both parties have all the evidence.

According to court documents, the cousin had issues with the defendant, who he said was abusive towards his cousin. Six months before the incident, the victim allegedly approached the defendant with a gun and said, “leave my cousin alone.”

DC Superior Court Judge Julie Becker scheduled Boyd’s next hearing for July 20.

Judge Schedules Hearing for Defendant Charged with Assault

DC Superior Court Judge Julie Becker scheduled a preliminary hearing for an assault defendant.

Anthony Owens is charged with assault with the intent to commit robbery for an incident that occurred April 15 on the 1300 block of Good Hope Road, SE. Owens and another man allegedly tried to rob a man while armed with handguns before they were both shot by another person who was not involved in the robbery.

Owens has been held in DC Jail since being charged on May 16.

His attorney, Everald Thompson, told the court that he plans on filing a motion for Owens’ release due to a health condition that places him at higher risk from COVID-19.

Thompson also said that, even though a plea offer has not been extended, his client would be open to one.

Owens’ next hearing is scheduled for Aug. 5.

Judge Schedules Hearing for Defendant Charged with Sex Abuse

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

Christopher Sanders, 41, is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl. The victim says that Sanders entered her home on a day she was not in school and sexually assaulted her.

Investigations into the matter found that Sanders’ car was found in the vicinity of the victim’s home at the time of the alleged incident.

Sanders, who is already a registered sex offender, was convicted in 2003 for attempted second-degree child sexual abuse.

Sanders has been held in DC Jail since being charged in May. His next hearing is scheduled for Aug. 11.

Prosecution Exchanges Evidence, Considers Plea Deal

The prosecution said July 10 that evidence will be given to the defense along with a possible plea deal.

Delonte Peters was charged with kidnapping and simple assault on May 9. He has been held in DC Jail since May 9. His presence at the June 10 hearing was waived due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DC Superior Court Judge Julie Becker scheduled Peters’ next hearing for Aug. 10.

Judge Releases All But 3 Defendants During Initial Hearings

DC Superior Court Judge James Crowell released 19 defendants, holding three during initial hearings on July 10.

Of those released, three cases did not have charges filed against them.

One of the defendants, who was held, is 18-year-old Daryle Bond. Bond was charged with the premeditated first-degree murder of 11-year-old Davon McNeal on the 1400 block of Cedar Place, SE.

Bond’s attorney said the defendant was never specifically described as using a firearm in court documents, nor do court documents suggest that the defendant knew the victim. His attorney said both of those factors are crucial when determining if a murder is methodically planned.

The prosecution said the defendant is one of several individuals who started firing in a residential neighborhood on July 4. The prosecutor also said that, even if the suspects did not plan to kill McNeal they intended to kill someone.

The intent to kill a person transfers to the victim, the prosecution said.

Judge Crowell decided to hold Bond, citing the serious nature of his alleged crime. He also said Bond has a previous juvenile assault and carrying charges that make him too dangerous to be released.

Bond is scheduled for another hearing on Aug. 19.

The last defendant Judge Crowell held is David Dowdell. Dowdell was arrested for assaulting a law enforcement officer and threatening to do bodily harm.

Judge Crowell initially planned to release Dowdell, but decided to hold him when he began to speak incoherently and disobey counsel’s advice to stay quiet during court proceedings.

Dowdell will be held until his court-ordered forensic examination on July 13.

Judge Crowell also detained Joshua Walker, a fugitive from Washington state. Walker is wanted for escape, and has had a bench warrant out for his arrest since Oct. 16, 2019. The judge said there is no way he can ensure that Walker will not be a flight risk.

Washington state authorities have until July 15 to retrieve Walker. If he is not retrieved by that point, his case will be deferred to DC.

There were six domestic violence defendants. Of the six, three were released with stay away or no harassment, assault, stalking, or threatening orders.

The other three defendants were also released with stay-aways, but had extra conditions.

Two of the defendants are required to wear a GPS monitoring device. One od the defendants with the device has also been placed into the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) because the defendant allegedly assault on a pregnant woman. The third defendant is required need to take a forensic exam.

Three other fugitives matters were released with instructions to return to the jurisdictions they have legal matters in.

A defendant, who was in court because of a bench warrant filed on Nov. 30, 2018. The underlying charge was robbery. The defendant also has a warrant in Georgia from 2006 for carrying weapons in a school safety zone.

Although Judge Crowell expressed concern about releasing the defendant, decided to release him into home confinement until he can be placed on HISP and GPS monitoring on July 13.

Another defendant, who is charged with carrying a pistol in a prohibited location and failure to produce identification documents, was released.

A defendant, who was charged with contempt after entering a stay-away location for an order that was placed on him earlier in the week, was released with a stay away order.

The defendant insisted that he needed to go to the location because he was residing in a homeless shelter, but Judge Crowell suggested that he find another shelter to stay in.

One defendant was charged with second-degree theft, simple assault and attempted possession of a prohibited weapon. He was released with a stay away order from the victim and place of the incident.

A defendant with a prior conviction was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm. The prosecutor said the defendant seemed intoxicated at the time of arrest. Judge Crowell released the defendant, citing the conditions of COVID-19 and the need to lower the jail population.

The defendant was released with a stay away order from the place of the incident.

Two defendants were arrested on unlawful entry charges. One of the two defendants also had a second-degree theft charge. Both defendants were released with stay away orders.

Help Police ID These Suspects

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers are looking for suspects and vehicles connected with crimes throughout Washington, DC from June 17-July 8.

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

Homicide

MPD officers are searching for 19 year-old Carlo General and 25 year-old Marcel Gordon in connection to a homicide. Bth suspects are residents of Southeast, DC.The suspects are wanted for first-degree murder while armed for the July 4 homicide of 11-year-old Davon McNeal on the1400 block of Cedar Street, SE.

Police are also seeking the public’s assistance in locating an additional person of interest in the shooting death of 36-year-old Antonio Gardiner on the 1500 block of Pennsylvania, SE on July 4.

Assault

On July 8, officers responded to the 4600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SW for a shooting. They found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

On July 7, a suspect fired gunshots in the direction of a victim on the 300 block of Todd Place, NE. The victim was treated at a hospital. The police are looking for a four door, silver sedan with damage on the passenger side of the vehicle.

MPD is searching for a vehicle in connection with an assault that occurred July 6 on the 400 block of Kennedy Street, NE.

Another suspect assaulted and tried to steal property from a victim on the 900 block of Bladensburg Road, NE on July 6.

Officers are also seeking five suspects in connection to an assault on police officer on the 1500 block of I Street, NW on June 24.

Police are looking for a suspect in connection to an assault on a police officer on the 1500 block of H Street, NW on June 22.

Robbery

Police are searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery on the 2900 block of W Street, SE on July 8. The suspect allegedly assaulted a victim and then took their property.

The MPD is searching for suspects involved in an armed robbery on the 3800 block of 5th Street, NW on July 8. The suspects stole a victim’s property by gunpoint.

On July 8, a suspect demanded property at gunpoint from a victim on the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE. The suspect fled with the victim’s possessions.

Police are also requesting the public’s help in locating a suspect involved in an armed robbery on July 6 on the 2800 block of 11th Street, NW. The suspect allegedly demanded money from a store worker by gunpoint.

Suspects in connection with an armed robbery on the 3200 block of M Street, NW on June 17 are being sought. The suspects allegedly demanded money and property from a store employee.

Burglary

Police are searching for a suspect connected to a burglary that occurred July 5 on the 1200 block of Gallatin Street, NW.

Armed Carjacking

On July 8, a suspect demanded a victim’s car by knifepoint at the 1300 block of 2nd Street, NE. The suspect left the scene in the victim’s vehicle.

Sexual Offense

MPD is searching for a person of interest connected to an assault with the intent to commit first-degree sexual abuse and a robbery by force and violence offense that took place July 8 on the 1500 block of 1^st Street, SE. The suspect was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue pants. He is believed to be a 23-27 year old black male, 6’0”- 6’1” in height, has a slim build, medium skin complexion, short dreadlock hairstyle and a light beard.

On July 5, a suspect sexually abused a victim on the 1400 block of Perry Place, NW. The suspect is described as a 5’1” Hispanic male with black hair that is around 40 years old.

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.

Attorney Requests More Time to Confer with Defendant

A defense attorney requested additional time with her client to review evidence in his case.

Quince Walters, 38, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed. He was arrested in connection with an incident that occurred on April 12, during which two people were shot multiple times in an alley on the 1300 block of Congress Street, SE.

Defense attorney Jacqueline Cadman said the prosecution recently gave her significant amount of evidence. Worrying that DC Jail, where Walters is currently being held, might not allow them to meet for enough time to go over the materials, Cadman requested assistance from the judge so she could get sufficient time.

Walters, who has health conditions that could make him more vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19, is being held in DC Jail. A judge denied a previous request for release on the basis of health concerns, but later ordered on June 24 that accommodations be made to ensure his health during the pandemic.

DC Superior Court Judge Julie Becker told Cadman that the court would ensure the defense has enough time to review the necessary materials.

Walters is scheduled to return to court on Aug. 7 for another hearing.

Document: Police Arrest 2nd Suspect in 11-year-old Boy’s Murder

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested a second suspect in the murder of an 11-year-old boy.

Christian Wingfield, a 22-year-old resident of Hillcrest Heights, Md., was arrested July 10 for first-degree murder while armed in the death of Davon McNeal, an 11-year-old resident of Southeast, DC.

DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman ordered that Wingfield be released from jail on May 22. The order came after another emergency motion for release because of the COVID-19 pandemic was denied.

His defense attorney, Evan Parke, filed the second motion for release because the COVID-19 pandemic and the fact that Wingfield did not resist when police arrested him after finding a gun with a high capacity ammunition feeding device during a traffic stop.

On July 9, Daryle Bond, an 18-year-old resident of Southeast, DC, was also arrested for first-degree murder while armed in connection to the shooting.

Two additional suspects, Carlo General, 19, and Marcel Gordon, 25, are also wanted for the same charge. DC Police say they should be considered armed and dangerous.

McNeal was fatally shot July 4 at around 9:21 p.m. on the 1400 block of Cedar Street, SE, which is located in the Anacostia neighborhood of DC.

DC Police do not think that McNeal or anyone in his family was a target.

Andrea Keckley wrote this article

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Plea Offer Available, Prosecutor Says

A prosecutor offered a defendant a plea deal for weapons charges on July 10..

Joey Grady was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm on May 8. He is being detained at DC Jail.

The prosecution handed evidence over to defense attorney Quo Judkins, who will discuss how to proceed with his client.

DC Superior Court Judge Julie Becker scheduled Grady’s next hearing for July 22.

Judge Holds Defendant Charged With Armed Carjacking

A DC Superior Court judge denied July 10 releasing a defendant charged with armed carjacking.

On April 21, Jihad Johnson allegedly forced a man to surrender his vehicle on the 1600 block of Fairlawn Avenue, SE by pointing a gun at him.

He allegedly drove away with an accomplice, later stopping to let on a third accomplice, before Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers stopped the three in an alley leading to 17th Street, NE.

The two other suspects, identified as Rob Smith and Marc Kirk, were both released on July 6.

Judge Rainey Brandt scheduled another hearing for July 16.

Judge Holds Defendant Charged With 2nd-Degree Murder

A DC Superior Court judge denied a release request from a defendant charged with second-degree murder.

Daniel Gayden, 54, is accused of killing Ronald Collins, 56, on the 5100 block of A Street, SE.

Witnesses say Collins struck Gayden’s vehicle with a walking stick. The stick was stuck in the window and dragged Collins as Gayden drove away.

Collins eventually let go and fell to the ground before witnesses say Gayden was seen exiting his vehicle to stab him.

Defense attorney Jaqueline Cadman wanted her client released on home confinement.

She said he has a job at Safeway, a home and loved ones to look after. She also pointed out that his criminal history only consists of a conviction for possessing marijuana in 2004.

According to Cadman, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) discovered found out that the victim had a knife. She asked the judge to consider the possibility that Gayden acted in self defense.

The prosecution said the victim was on the ground motionless when Gayden allegedly stabbed him, showing clear intent to harm.

The prosecutor said Gayden’s claim that he exited his car to check the victim’s pulse was a lie he told to hide his wrongdoing.

Since Gayden previously threatened to harm the victim’s family, the prosecution said the killing likely had some planning involved and could not have been the result of a sudden emotional upheaval.

While sympathizing with the prosecution, Judge Rainey Brandt reminded both sides that the purpose of the hearing was not to establish probable cause and that they should make their arguments on a later date.

She did find that Gayden could pose a threat to one of the witnesses should he be released.

Gayden is scheduled for a status conference on July 31.

Judge Sentences Defendant to Nearly 7 Months in Jail

A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant to nearly seven months in jail with credit for time served. She has around two and a half months left to spend.

Andrea Richardson pleaded guilty to threats to do bodily harm and unlawful entry of private property. She was initially charged with first-degree burglary. The defendant is a transgender woman.

Richardson, 58, was sentenced to 120 days for both charges. The sentences will run concurrently with each other.

Richardson was also sentenced to 90 days for attempted possession of a prohibited weapon, which is set to run consecutively to her other sentences.

She also received credit for time served.

Richardson is required to pay a total of $150 to the Victims of Violent Crime Act fund.

Defense attorney Sabityu Abou said her client suffered from substance abuse. Richardson was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the offenses.

Abou said the defendant has her own home.

“I take responsibility for everything that happened,” the defendant said. “I truly apologize.”

Judge John Campbell said Richardson is “not a good candidate for probation” since she stopped contacting parole officers in her previous convictions of robbery and burglary.

Richardson kicked in the back door of a random house on the 1900 block of Lincoln Road, NE, according to court documents. She left the building after an occupant chased her out of the house.

Later that day, she pointed a broken beer bottle at someone waiting for a bus on the 100 block of T Street, NE. Documents state that Richardson told the person, I’m going to f*** you up, I told you.”

Judge Allows Motion for Release to Continue

After hearing about new potential release conditions, a DC Superior Court judge allowed a motion for a defendant’s release to move forward.

Joenathan Nelson is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. He is currently on probation for burglary, attempted threats to do bodily harm and a misdemeanor case for fleeing . He has two other cases against him for domestic violence.

Quo Mieko Judkins, Nelson’s attorney, recently filed a motion for Nelson’s release. She requested that her client be put in home confinement, where he will be monitored around the clock for his autism and bipolar disorder.

She also mentioned that the victim in the domestic violence cases is committed to Nelson’s rehabilitation and has made arrangements for them to go to therapy together.

Judkins said Nelson’s switch to a more intensive pretrial monitoring agency would allow him to be released safely. Judkins also said Nelson can be successfully rehabilitated if he is enrolled in Community Connections, an agency where he will be assigned a team to provide all day mental health services.

Nelson has been held in DC Jail for 64 days, which is the longest amount of time he has been incarcerated. Judkins said the defendant now knows what it means if he does not comply with court orders. The lawyer described the conditions in the jail as “deplorable.”

Judkins said she emailed Nelson’s warden to request that conditions be improved.

However, the prosecution said Nelson has been on GPS monitoring before and was on GPS monitoring when he was most recently arrested.

Judge Julie Becker allowed the release motion to be scheduled for a bond review hearing, during which another judge would decide whether or not Nelson can be released safely.

Judge Becker said that, while Nelson would have more mental health services available, she hopes the presiding judge truly evaluates whether release would be impactful.

The motion is scheduled for further consideration on July 15.

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