Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives seek the public’s assistance locating suspects in connection with an assault on a police officer that occurred on Aug. 30.
At around 12:15 a.m., suspects threw objects at and assaulted MPD officers on the the 1600 block of H Street, NW.
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Between 9 p.m. on Sept. 9 and 9 a.m. on Sept. 10, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out one crime alert.
The alert was sent at 4:21 a.m. for a robbery investigation on the 400 block of H Street, NE. Police are looking for a Black male, 6’0″ in height, wearing all black clothing.
He was last seen on the 800 block of 5th Street, NE.
If anyone has information about this event, please call 911.
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on Sept. 8.
According to a preliminary investigation, at around 12:32 p.m., the driver of a 2012 Infiniti G37x was speeding southbound and lost control of the vehicle on the 4500 block of Benning Road, SE. The vehicle struck a light pole, and then a utility pole, which caused the vehicle to overturn.
The driver, 26-year-old Denico Lindsey, of Southeast, DC, was pronounced dead on the scene.
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A suspect has been arrested in connection with a homicide that happened on July 26.
At around 2:49 a.m., Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers responded to the 800 block of Chesapeake Street, SE after the sound of gunshots were reported. Upon arrival, they found 23 year-old Keith Rawlings, of Glenarden, Md., suffering from a gunshot wound inside a vehicle on the 4200 block of 7th Street, SE. Rawlings was pronounced dead on the scene.
On Sept. 9, members of the Major Violator Section’s Fugitive Unit transported Kyree Fields to the homicide branch. Fields, a 20-year-old resident of Laurel, Md., has been previously arrested on two occasions for for felon in possession of a firearm.
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A DC Superior Court judge decided to reimpose a defendant’s sentence after his probation was revoked.
Herman Smith pleaded guilty to attempt to commit robbery on March 15, 2019. He was sentenced to 14 months of incarceration, all of which were suspended, one year of probation and three years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $100 to the Crime Victims Compensation Program, complete 30 hours of community service, obtain a mental health evaluation and treatment and stay away from the victim.
However, Smith did not comply with several conditions of his probation, including using drugs, not completing community service, has not gotten a neurological exam even though Judge Judith Smith ordered it, has not paid the money to the compensation fund and has failed to appear at numerous court hearings. It was revoked by Judge Rainey Brandt on Aug. 19.
Judge Judith Smith sentenced Smith, 60, to 14 months in prison, his original sentences, plus three years of supervised release. When released, Smith will also have to participate in a drug treatment program and mental health assessment and treatment. He must also pay $100 to the Crime Victims Compensation Program.
She waived Smith’s requirements for community service during his probation.
According to the judge, Smith, 60, has been on probation for 15 months.
Court documents stated that Smith tried to steal a victim’s purse after she refused to give him money. The incident occurred on the 600 block of G Street, NE in October of 2018. Smith was immediately arrested by officers who witnessed the crime.
“I been through something that I wish I never got myself into. I tried to snatch that lady’s pocketbook, which was wrong. And I will never do that again,” Smith told the judge during the Sept. 9 hearing, adding that he is sick and tired of the case, which has undergone judicial proceedings since 2018.
The Metropolitan Police Department sent out one crime alert during the day on Sept. 9.
At 5:07 p.m., the police sent out an alert for a shooting on the 900 block of Irving Street, NE. Police are looking for a black 2020 Dodge Charger.
If anyone has information about this shooting please call 911.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department are requesting assistance from the public to identify a suspect in connection to a burglary on Sept. 3.
According to a press release, the suspect entered an establishment on the 00 block of H Street, NE allegedly took property and fled the scene.
Images of the suspect were captured on surveillance video.
The department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest or indictment. Anyone with information should call the police at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.
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The Metropolitan Police Department is requesting help from the public to identify a suspect in reference to a burglary on Aug. 21.
According to the press release, the suspect forcibly entered an establishment on the 3200 block of P Street, NW. The suspect allegedly took property.
The suspect was captured on surveillance video.
The department is offering a reward of $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment. Anyone with information should contact the police at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.
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The Metropolitan Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating suspects in reference to an assault on a police officer that occurred on Aug. 30.
According to a press release, two suspects threw objects at and assaulted officers on the 1600 block of H Street, NW.
The department is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the crime. Anyone with information should call the police at 202-727-9099 or text — 50411.
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On Sept. 9, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant to probation for a gun charge.
Davon Goldring, 25, pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business. As part of a plea deal with the prosecution, his other charges of possession of an unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition were dropped.
“He knows right from wrong,” said defense attorney Lisbeth Sapirstein. “He recognizes that he wanted the gun for safety but knows it’s wrong.”
Judge Michael Ryan sentenced Goldring to six months, all of which were suspended, plus nine months of probation.
The defendant, who was 24 at the time of the offense, was sentenced under the guidelines of the Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA.) Because of this, his case will effectively be sealed after he completes his requirements.
The requirements of Goldring’s probation include participating in an employment assistance program, pursuing education and employment either full or part-time, taking an education assessment and receiving grief counseling.
The prosecutor also requested some amount of community service.
Judge Ryan did order the defendant to complete 90 hours of community service, but, only if it is safe to do so, because to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Goldring must also pay $100 to the Crime Victims Compensation Progam.
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives seek the public’s help identifying and location a vehicle in connection with two armed robberies that happened on Sept. 8.
At around 6:55 p.m., a suspect approached a victim on the 1200 block of Sheridan Street, NW. The suspect then brandished a firearm, took the victim’s property and then fled in the vehicle.
At around 7:05 p.m., a suspect left a vehicle and approached a victim on the 100 block of Emerson Street, NW. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s property. The victim tried to flee, but was approached by a second suspect. The suspects took the victim’s property and then fled the scene in the vehicle.
The vehicle sought can be described as a silver 2007 Scion TC with DC registration GC1104 and VIN JTKDE2177570219227. It was captured by a nearby surveillance camera.
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A DC Superior Court judge continued a sentencing to give a defendant and his new attorney time to review all of his cases.
Khamari Perkins was scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 9 for unauthorized use of a vehicle and receiving stolen property of $1,000 or more. The incident occurred on the 1600 block of V Street, SE on Jan. 28, 2019.
However, on the day of the sentencing, 18-year-old Perkins’ attorney, Thomas Healy asked the court to withdraw. Perkins also has other pending cases, his attorney for those is Kevaan Gardner. Healy requested to withdraw so Perkins can have one sole council for all of his cases.
Judge Rainey Brandt granted Healy’s request to withdraw.
Gardner requested from the court for more time to review all of Perkins’ cases before sentencing takes place. The prosecution did not object
Judge Brandt scheduled Perkins’ sentencing for Oct. 27.
On Sept. 9, a DC Superior Court judge denied a defense attorney’s motion to have his client taken off home confinement and GPS monitoring. The defendant is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed in a felony domestic violence case.
Defense attorney Ronald Resetarits asked that his client be given a curfew instead of his current release conditions.
Resetarits argued that his client has been in perfect compliance with home confinement since he was put on it in March. He said his client has no desire to contact the victim and has not made any attempts to do so since the stay away order was issued.
Resetarits also pointed out that the defendant has no prior record.
The prosecution opposed Resetarits’ motion, saying the facts of this case are serious enough to justify keeping the current release conditions in place. The prosecutor also said the victim had expressed that she would not feel safe if the defendant was released from home confinement.
Judge Anita Josey-Herring denied the defense’s motion, saying the facts of this case are serious and believes the defendant is still a potential danger to the victim.
Another hearing is scheduled for Jan. 26.
A DC Superior Court judge continued hearings and issued two bench warrants during pretrial and probation hearings on Sept. 8.
Judge Michael O’Keefe issued a bench warrant for Jamaul Crockett and Dwanda Reese’s arrest after they failed to appear in court.
Crockett, 36, is charged with attempted threats to do bodily harm, possession of cocaine, simple assault and assault on a police officer in three different cases.
Crockett’s attorney, Gregory Copeland, said he has not had any contact with the defendant. Copeland said he was not provided with any contact information. The PSA has also had no contact with Crockett since he was released in July.
Reese, 33, is charged with bail violation, sexual solicitation, distribution of cocaine and possession of cocaine in four different cases.
According to the PSA, Reese has been a loss of contact since August and only had sporadic contact with her case manager before that.
The prosecution requested a bench warrant because of Reese’s absence and her “spotty” history of appearing in court.
Judge O’Keefe also continued an assault defendant’s pretrial show cause hearing because his attorney gave him the wrong date.
Anthony Johnson, 21, is charged with simple assault in connection with an incident that occurred at the Union Station Shops in Northeast, DC on July 6.
Judge O’Keefe rescheduled Johnson’s hearing for Sept. 9.
Judge O’Keefe continued another pretrial show cause hearing for a defendant charged in two misdemeanor cases.
In his first case, Wendell Clay is charged with simple assault, second-degree theft and destruction of property less than $1,000 in connection with an incident that occurred on the 2800 block of Alabama Avenue, SE on Aug. 22, 2019.
In his more recent case, he is charged with simple assault in connection with an incident that occurred on the 1600 block of 30 Street, SE on May 24.
Clay, 40, was given a verbal warning to comply with his release conditions. He must report weekly to the PSA by telephone.
Judge O’Keefe scheduled Clay’s next hearing for March 22, 2021.
Judge O’Keefe continued a gun defendant’s probation show cause hearing in order for him to complete a mental health assessment.
Tumarcus Hawkins is serving 12 months of probation for carrying a pistol without a license.
According to a Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) representative, Hawkins has been in compliance but still has to complete a mental health assessment. Hawkins, 23, said he will get it done this week.
Judge O’Keefe scheduled Hawkins’ next show cause hearing for Oct. 8.
Judge O’Keefe discharged a weapon possession defendant’s pretrial show cause hearing.
Michael Johnson is charged with carrying a pistol without a license on the 3900 block of Martin Luther King Junior Avenue, SW on March 18.
According to the PSA, Johnson, 22, has only had one infraction where he didn’t charge his GPS device. Otherwise, he has been in compliance.
The prosecution asked Judge O’Keefe to keep Johnson on the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) since he has not been in perfect compliance. Judge O’Keefe granted the request.
Judge O’Keefe terminated an assault defendant’s probation as unsuccessful.
Tamika Watkins was sentenced to six months of probation for a simple assault that occurred on Dec. 24, 2018, on the 1400 block of Maryland Avenue, NE.
Watkins did not show up to her hearing.
Watkins, 37, has been out of contact since June 5, according to a Community Service Officer. Prior to June 5, Watkins was in contact with her probation officer every two to three weeks.
Derrick Page, Watkins’ attorney, thought the loss of contact was due to possible homelessness; however, the idea could not be confirmed.
Another defendant charged with unlawful possession of a firearm did not appear in court because he was in custody due to a parole warrant.
According to the PSA, 29-year-old Walik Smith is currently in custody and has been a loss of contact since June.
Judge O’Keefe held Smith without bail.
Judge O’Keefe continued a theft and unlawful entry defendant’s pretrial show cause hearing.
Daquan White is charged with second-degree theft and unlawful entry of a motor vehicle in connection with an incident that occurred Sept. 15, 2018, on the 1400 Block of H Street, NE.
A PSA representative said that White, 24, is in compliance with his release conditions.
Judge O’Keefe scheduled White’s next hearing for March 2, 2021.
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Between 9 p.m. on Sept. 8 and 9 a.m. on Sept. 9, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out three crime alerts.
The most recent alert was sent at 12:34 a.m. for a confirmed shooting on the 4400 block of Benning Road, NE. Police are looking for a Black male, early 20s with dreadlocks. He was last seen running east on the 4400 block of Benning Road, NE.
Another alert for a confirmed shooting was sent at 11:38 p.m. on Sept. 8 on the 800 block of 51st Street, NE. Police do not have a description of the suspect(s).
The final alert was sent at 10:20 p.m. for a shooting on the 600 block of N Street, NW.
If anyone has information about these events, please call 911.
