The Metropolitan Police Department sent out two crime alerts after noon on Sept. 8.
The latest alert was sent at 7:45 p.m. for an armed robbery on the 100 block of Emerson Street, NW. Police are looking for four black males, between 5’8″-5’10” in a light grey sedan.
At 7:44 p.m. an alert of a stabbing on the 500 block of Newcombe Street, SE. The police do not have a description of the suspect(s).
On Sept. 8, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced a domestic violence defendant.
Malcolm Turner pleaded guilty to second-degree theft and simple assault.
As part of a plea deal with the prosecution, his misdemeanor case, in which he was charged with GPS tampering, was dropped.
Judge Maribeth Raffinan sentenced Turner to 100 days, all of which were suspended, plus one year of probation for second-degree theft. He received the same sentence for the simple assault charge.
The terms of his probation include receiving mental health treatment and complying with a stay away order from the victim and the victim’s residence.
The defendant was also re-sentenced in an earlier domestic violence case during the Sept. 8 hearing.
According to court documents, in September of 2019, the defendant was sentenced to 180 days, all of which were suspended, plus one year of probation for simple assault. However, he violated his probation and was therefore re-sentenced to 90 days plus one year of probation. He will receive credit for time served.
Turner must also pay $150 to the Crime Victims Compensation Program.
On Sept. 8, a DC Superior Court judge scheduled a hearing to determine if a murder case has enough evidence to go to trial.
Cory Brown is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting his girlfriend, 40-year-old Latasha Estep, with a crossbow on Aug. 8.
According to court documents, a witness saw Brown, 39, outside of the victim’s apartment holding a knife, with a reddish brown stain on his shirt. Responding Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers entered the victim’s apartment on the 3000 block of Stanton Road, SE for a welfare check. There, they found Estep unconscious and unresponsive with multiple puncture wounds. She was pronounced dead on the scene.
A witness told officers that the defendant had been using the victim’s car. After searching the car, officers found a smaller pistol grip style crossbow. Officers knew that Brown had been arrested for domestic violence involving the victim in the past.
Brown is currently being held at DC Jail. According to a press release, he was under the supervision of the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) for a domestic violence-related assault at the time of his arrest.
Judge Ronna Beck scheduled Brown’s preliminary hearing for Sept. 18.
A DC Superior Court judge declared a murder defendant is competent to stand trial after receiving a report from the defense’s expert psychologist.
Bratrell Hawkins, 27, is charged with second-degree murder while armed in the death of 26-year-old Xavier Tate. Tate was shot to death Jan. 5 on the 1400 block of Third Street, SW.
Since Hawkins’ last hearing on June 18, the defense has encountered logistical challenges with arranging their expert to meet with Hawkins to finish his competency evaluation. The date for Hawkins’ mental health observation hearing has been moved several times since then.
During the Sept. 8 felony status conference, defense attorney Laura Rose told Judge Neal Kravitz that the doctor finished her evaluation of the defendant. She found Hawkins to be marginally competent but unlikely to maintain competency if placed in the DC Jail. She suggested he stay at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, DC’s psychiatric institution, where he has been since February.
Rose said the doctor believes the services that exist at the hospital are more adequate for Hawkins’ treatment than the ones provided at the jail.
However, the prosecution argued that, because Hawkins was found competent to stand trial, he must be released from the hospital and put in the jail.
Rose was unable to provide a written report of the doctor’s findings, specific suggestions and reasoning as to why the hospital is the most appropriate setting for Hawkins.
Judge Kravitz gave the defense until Sept. 18 to share a comprehensive report from the doctor with both him and the prosecution. He also ruled, for the record, that Hawkins is competent to stand trial.
For now, Hawkins will remain at St. Elizabeth’s.
Hawkins’ next hearing is scheduled for Oct. 6. After parties receive the report from the defense’s expert, Judge Kravitz will determine the type of hearing.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 300 block of 55th Street, Northeast on Sept. 7.
At approximately 10:30 p.m., officers responded to the location for the sound of gunshots. Once they arrived on the scene, officers found an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim, now identified as 44-year-old Tracey James Lee from Northeast, DC, was transported to a local hospital for treatment but died after life-saving efforts failed.
MPD is offering an award up to $25,000 for anyone who can provide information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the individual(s) involved.
Anyone with information should call (202) 727-9099 or text 50411.
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On Sept. 8, a DC Superior Court judge held a domestic violence defendant pending his next court date.
The defendant is charged with violating a Temporary Protective Order (TPO) in three domestic violences related cases. He has been held at DC Jail since he picked up the case on Aug. 22.
Defense attorney Darryl Daniels asked for his client to be released with a no Harassing Assaulting Threatening or Stalking (HATS) order. Daniels asked that the defendant be put on home confinement in his father’s home if the no HATS order was not enough to ensure the victim’s safety.
But, the prosecution objected to the request, arguing that the defendant could not be released because the victim had not been notified of a possible release hearing.
The prosecution also offered a plea deal, which the defendant rejected.
Judge Maribeth Raffinan told the defense that the defendant could make another request for release at his next hearing. She said she wanted to deal with the rejected plea offer in the Sept. 8 hearing.
Judge Raffinan also denied the defense’s motion to dismiss the case.
The defendant’s next hearing, a detention hearing, is scheduled for Sept. 17.
On Sept. 8, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant in a drug case involving cocaine.
Evan Green, 27, pleaded guilty to attempted distribution of a controlled substance. He picked up the case in the aftermath of a buy-bust operation that officers from the Metropolitan Police Department conducted on Oct. 12, 2019, on the 1500 block of C Street, NE.
As part of a plea deal, Green’s charged were downgraded from distribution to attempted distribution. The prosecution also agreed to dismiss Green’s other case, in which he was charged with felony contempt.
Judge Michael O’Keefe sentenced Green to 12 months, all of which were suspended, plus 18 months of supervised probation.
The conditions of the defendant’s probation include completing drug and alcohol treatment programs, entering a faith based mentoring program, individual counseling as well as grief counseling as deemed appropriate by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) and maintaining or seeking employment.
Green must also pay $100 to the Crime Victims Compensation Program.
Green’s defense attorney, Carrie Weletz, said her client accepted responsibility for his actions early on and was forthcoming with his involvement in the crime. She also said Green’s only other prior conviction was for a similar, non-violent offense — attempted distribution of a controlled substance.
If Green violates the conditions of his probation, Judge O’Keefe said he could be stepped back to GPS monitoring.
On Sept. 8, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant for violating a Court Protection Order (CPO.)
The defendant decided to accept a plea deal to reduce his time in the case.
Judge Maribeth Raffinan sentenced Kelsey to 90 days, 60 of which were suspended, plus one year of probation. He will receive credit for time served.
The terms of his probation include taking drug and alcohol tests, complying with a no Harassment Assault Threatening Staking (HATS) order and receiving a mental health screening and evaluation.
The defendant must also pay $50 to the Victims of Violent Crime Act fund.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a second-degree child sex abuse offense that occurred on Sept. 3.
Between around 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m., a suspect approached a female victim on the 5000 block of MacArthur Boulevard, NW. The suspect then engaged in unwanted sexual contact with the victim, and then fled the scene in a vehicle.
Members of the Prince William County Police Department arrested a 44-year-old resident of Manassas, Va. He will go through the extradition process, where he will be transported from Virginia to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Youth and Family Services Division, Physical and Sexual Abuse Branch. There, he will be charged with second-degree child sex abuse.
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On Sept. 4, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested two suspects for an assault with a knife in July.
According to a press release, the suspects approached victims on the unit block of N Street, SE, brandished a knife and assaulted them.
The suspects were arrested on Sept. 4 and are awaiting their first appearance for the crime at the DC Superior Court.
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Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested a 16-year-old resident of Northeast, DC for armed carjacking, assault with a dangerous weapon, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and receiving stolen property.
On Sept. 3 at around 12:45 p.m., a suspect was in the passenger seat of the victim’s vehicle. The vehicle stopped on the 1000 block of 7th Street, NE. A suspect brandished a knife and demanded the victim’s property. The suspect took property from the victim and then left in the victim’s vehicle.
On Sept. 4 at around 3:13 a.m., two suspects entered an establishment in the 3300 block of Benning Road, NE. One suspect took brandished a handgun at the employee and tried to open the security door. The suspects failed to open the door. They fled the scene. This case remains under investigation.
That same day at around 4:20 p.m., officers were on the 1100 block of 19th Street, NE. They saw a suspect enter a vehicle that was taken on the 1000 block of 7th Street, NE. The officers apprehended the suspect.
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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that an arrest has been made in relation to a second-degree burglary that occurred on Sept. 7 on the 400 block of P Street, NW.
At around 2:09 a.m., the suspect broke into an establishment and damaged property once inside.
The suspect, a 23-year-old male, was apprehended by officers and charged with second-degree burglary.
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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking a suspect in reference to a second-degree burglary that occurred on the 400 block of H Street, NE on Sept. 3.
At around 3:40 a.m., the suspect broke into an establishment and took property before fleeing the scene.
The suspect can be seen in the photos below. If anyone can identify the individual or has information about the event, police ask you to call (202) 727-9099 or text the anonymous tip line at 50411.
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The Metropolitan Police Department released an updated image of a suspect they are looking for who is connected to an armed assault.
According to a press release, the suspect brandished a handgun towards a victim on Aug. 20 on the 200 Block of I Street, NE. The suspect fled the scene on a scooter. No injuries were reported.
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Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are seeking a suspect in connection with a second-degree burglary that happened on Sept. 2.
At around 7:27 p.m., a suspect forcibly entered an establishment on the 1000 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Once inside, the suspect damaged and stole property and then fled the scene.
A suspect was captured by a surveillance camera.
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