Document: Police Arrest Suspect in Connection with 3 Armed Robberies

On June 16, detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with three armed robberies.

Joshua Jamison, a 35-year-old resident of Southeast DC, allegedly robbed an establishment and stole a carjacking using a weapon. The crimes occurred in Northeast, DC on June 4 and 5.

The first incident occurred at approximately 4:42 p.m.on the 4800 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE. The second occurred later that evening at about 11 p.m. on the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE.

During both of these incidents, the suspect brandished a handgun, demanding money from the register at the establishment. Both times the victim complied and the suspect fled the scene.

The third incident occurred at around 2:15 p.m. the following day on the 4200 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE. The suspect stole a victim’s vehicle and fled the scene in it.

Jamison was released on March 27 of this year after serving time in prison for attempted robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm. As a part of that sentence, Jamison also had to complete three years of supervised release.

Jamison has been charged with one charge of fugitive from justice, to which he has pleaded not guilty. His next court hearing is scheduled for Sept. 17.

Judge Rules Defendant’s Probation has been Fulfilled

A DC Superior Court judge ruled that a defendant has completed the terms of his probation despite protests from the man he assaulted two years ago.

Creighton Hammond was charged with simple assault in January 2018 after an altercation with a victim involving, according to court documents, a property dispute. Hammond was sentenced that March to four months in jail and two years of probation.

The conditions of Hammond’s probation stated that he must complete anger management classes and stay at least 12 feet away from the man he assaulted.

The hearing on June 17 was the culmination of a series of motions Hammond’s victim filed this year.

In both March and April, he told the court that Hammond repeatedly violated the terms of his probation by inflicting destruction to his property and “stalking” him. He said that he has video evidence of Hammond’s behavior.

“I fail to understand why it is that you refuse to do anything about this individual,” he said. “I am still being attacked by this individual but just in a different way.”

Both Hammond’s probation officer and prosecutor said that, even with the video recording provided by the victim, Hammond had completed the terms of his probation. Hammond’s probation was set to expire in April.

Upon terminating Hammond’s probation, Judge Julie Becker told Douglas to pursue his case in civil court.

“It appears to me that everything that comes within the box of this criminal case has been resolved,” she said. “The probation has been complied with. So there is no reason to extend the case any further.”

Defendant Pleads Guilty to 2 Misdemeanor Offenses

A defendant pleaded guilty to destruction of property less than $1,000 and unlawful entry into private property on June 17.

Anthony Ellis previously pleaded not guilty to these charges on March 16.

Ellis and his defense attorney, Claudine Harrison, entered into a deferred sentencing agreement with the prosecution. The agreement requires Ellis to complete anger management counseling along with mental health, drug and alcohol assessments and treatment over the course of five months.

DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan accepted the agreement, telling Ellis that he must comply with the conditions and appear at future court dates. Judge Raffinan said failure to do so would result in a bench warrant.

Ellis is scheduled for sentencing with his co-defendant, Alonozo Coleman, on Nov. 17.

Crime Alerts: June 17

The Metropolitan Police Department dent out three crime alerts on June 17 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8p.m.

The most recent alert was sent at 4:24 p.m about a stabbing on the 1800 block of Gainesville Street, SE. Police do not have a description of the suspects.

An alert for a robbery was sent out at 11:58 a.m. The incident occurred on the 4400 block of Eads Street, NE. Police are looking for two black males. One suspect is wearing a yellow hoodie and blue jeans. The second suspect is wearing a white hoodie with multicolored sleeves and has twists in hair. The suspects are between the ages of 18-20. One of the suspects is believed to be armed with a handgun.

The suspects were last seen fleeing from the 4400 block of Eads Street, NE. The suspects are also connected to another robbery that police sent out an alert for at 10:20a.m. on the 4500 block of Eads Street, NE.

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Judge Releases All but One Defendant During Initial Hearing

District of Columbia Superior Court Judge Sean Staples released 15 defendants and held one during initial hearings at DC Superior Court on June 17.

The one defendant held, Terrell Brown, was charged contempt and a civil protection order violation in a domestic violence case.

The judge decided to hold Brown because he has four pending cases and he violated his stay away order in one of the cases.

According to the defense, Brown was actually sleeping on a chair outside the building and was not bothering the person he has been ordered to stay away from.

Judge Staples still found probable cause in the case, ordering Brown to be held in DC Jail until Aug. 7. He also ordered a mental exam for Brown.

A mental observation hearing is scheduled for June 25.

The judge also released three co-defendants in another matter. The defendants are charged with second-degree burglary for stealing from an Ace Hardware store in Northwest, DC. They are ordered to stay away from the 1200 block of Upshur Street, NW.

The prosecution requested holds for all three defendants, but Judge Staples said all three defendants have minor criminal histories. He said he did not find the defendants to be dangerous.

Another man was charged with simple assault and attempted possession of a prohibited weapon in a domestic violence case. The prosecution did not oppose the defendant’s release, so the judge released him.

Similarly, another defendant was charged with simple assault in a domestic violence case and the prosecution requested a no harassment order for the victim. The judge agreed and released him with the order.

One defendant, charged with carrying a pistol without a license and one count of contempt, was released because the judge argued that there was no indication that the defendant tried to use the weapon in the police report. He was released with a stay away order.

Two cases are pending for another defendant–one for assault of a police officer, one count of resisting arrest and one count of destruction of property which resulted from an altercation with a woman whom the defendant appears to know. The other case is for assault and obstruction of justice in a domestic violence case.

The prosecution mentioned that the defendant is on probation and in complete compliance. The judge released the man with a no harassment order and told him to call his probation officer within 24 hours of release.

One defendant was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, threats to do bodily harm and possession of a controlled substance for threatening another man with a knife at Union Station and a substance which tested positive for cocaine.

The prosecution was not opposed to a release of the defendant, so the judge released him with a stay away order.

The judge released a man charged with simple assault for allegedly striking an individual across the face. The prosecution simply asked for a stay away order for the individual that got struck.

Another defendant was charged with simple assault and a sexual abuse of a minor misdemeanor. The judge ordered a release with a stay away order from the young woman he allegedly abused.

Another defendant who was charged with assault in a domestic violence case was released. He was ordered to stay away from the person he allegedly assaulted and the 900 block of Taylor Street, NE.

A defendant who was charged with assaulting three persons with a metal pole was released.

The prosecution asked for him to be put under a curfew and receive drug testing but the judge dropped these conditions. Instead, he was ordered to stay away from 3500 Block of 16th St, NE and his alleged victims.

Another defendant was released on a $1500 bond. The judge ordered him to turn himself over to the state of Maryland.

The last release was defendant who was let out of jail with a no harassment order and a requirement to relinquish all firearms within 24 hours.

In addition to the initial hearings, Judge Staples also heard and dismissed ten extradition cases, all of whom were charged with being fugitives from justice. The cases are all closed now.

Defendant Will Not Have to Serve Time in Jail

A defendant who pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and attempted possession of a prohibited weapon will not spend any time behind bars.

DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt sentenced Kaliq Thorne to six months in confinement. The time was suspended, but Thorne was put on six months of supervised release and six months of probation.

Thorne was sentenced under the Youth Rehabilitation Act. He has no criminal history and has been compliant with his GPS monitoring requirements.

During the sentencing, Thorne apologized for his actions. “I want to do better for myself,” he said.

Thorne also expressed his intention to join the Navy.

As part of his probation terms, Thorne will have to either join the Navy or continue his education. He must also participate in the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency’s (CSOSA) Community Engagement and Achievement Center program, find a mentor and pay $150 to the Victims of Violent Crime Act fund.

This article was written Andrea Keckley

Judge Issues Warrant for Man on Probation

A man convicted of stealing merchandise from a Nike store failed to appear at his probation hearing on June 16.

Deshawn Jackson has been on probation with a stay away order from the store located on the 3000 block of M Street, NW, as well as instructions to obtain employment since August 2019.

He has also been under GPS monitoring and was required to resolve all outstanding warrants.

In September of 2019, Jackson was arrested for not reporting to his probation officer. He has not been in compliance with is probation ever since.

Judge Releases Defendant Charged with Assault Under HISP

A DC Superior Court judge released a defendant charged with assault with a dangerous weapon under the high intensity supervision program (HISP).

On May 11, Sa’quonda Smith allegedly swung a large knife multiple times at relatives. The incident resulted from a family disagreement when Smith, a resident of Baltimore, Md., was trying to pick up her three-year-old child from her mother-in-law. Smith was intoxicated at this time.

Defense attorney Winston Yallery-Arthur argued that the abrasions that resulted from the transgression were a result of attempted self-defense, not the attack itself.

But, the prosecution said it was a “miracle” the victims were not seriously injured.

Even though the victims said that they do not perceive Smith as a threat, the prosecutor said victims do not always have a clear perspective on their level of safety. The prosecutor said that Smith’s family’s love for her may have blurred their judgement.

Judge Ronna Beck released Smith with a stay-away order. She must maintain a 100-yard distance from the victims, their homes, and their jobs. She is also restricted from contacting them by any means.

The judge made one exception in the stay-away order. He allowed Smith to call her son on FaceTime. The child is currently under the functional custody of his paternal grandmother.

Smith successfully completed her two prior terms of probation in 2003 and 2010.

Smith is scheduled to appear in court again for another hearing on Sept. 28.

‘I’ve Completely Changed My Life,’ Defendant Says

A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a woman convicted of robbery on July 17.

Aliyah Diggs pleaded guilty to attempted robbery. She was initially charged with robbery and attempted robbery for two incidents in May and October of 2019, respectively.

Judge Michael Ryan gave Diggs a six month in confinement. He suspended the time, which prevent her from needing to spend any time behind bars. He also sentenced her to one day (time suspended) of supervised release and 12 months of supervised probation.

As part of her probation, Diggs must get a mental health evaluation. She is also required to pay $100 to the Victims of Violent Crime Act fund.

The defendant was sentenced under the Youth Rehabilitation Act. The act would have only required community service, but Judge Ryan waved that requirement due to the circumstances with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The prosecution called Diggs a “respectful and intelligent young woman who has made a string of mistakes.”

“I completely changed my life around,” Diggs said. She told Judge Ryan that she is not the same person she was last year.

Judge Ryan said that if Diggs complies with the terms of her probation, he is willing to accept a motion to terminate the sentencing at six months.

“I wish you good luck, please do well,” he told her.

This article was written by Andrea Keckley

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Contempt of Court

A defendant pleaded guilty to contempt of court on June 17.

Dominique Jackson was charged with contempt of court after violating a civil protective order served to him on Oct. 19, 2017. The order was meant to limit contact between Jackson and a victim, while also requiring him to enroll in anger management counseling, which he failed to do.

Jackson and his defense attorney, Linden Fry, entered into a deferred sentencing agreement with the prosecution. The agreement states that Jackson must plead guilty to the contempt of court charge and enroll in 24 hours of online anger management counseling.

If Jackson is successful in completing the terms of the agreement within six months,, the prosecution will allow Jackson to withdraw his plea and dismiss the case.

DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan accepted the deferred sentencing agreement.

Jackson is scheduled for sentencing on Dec. 17.

Defendant Sentenced for Weapons Charge

A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant who pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol outside a home or business while on release.

Judge Rainey Brandt sentenced Tumarcus Hawkins to 12 months with the time suspended, so he will not have to spend any time behind bars. He will also spend three years on supervised release and one year on probation.

As part of his probation, Hawkins, 23, must get his GED, receive mental health counseling as deemed necessary by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) and maintain employment.

He must also pay $100 to the Victims of Violent Crime Act fund. Judge Brandt said Hawkins can apply for the Youth Rehabilitation Act at a later date.

Defense attorney Matthew Hertz has been working with Hawkins since July of last year. He said the defendant has been coming to him with questions and concerns as well as discussing his future plans.

A job is waiting for Hawkins when he leaves the jail.

“I think the time he spent in DC Jail scared him like nothing else,” Hertz said.

According to court documents, officers arrested Hawkins after seeing him try to dispose of a firearm with an extended magazine connected to it. Officers were investigating buildings in a residential area in Southeast, DC based on reports that the defendant was in possession of a gun.

Document: Police Arrest Man for 2nd-Degree Child Sex Abuse

An Upper Marlboro, Md. man was arrested on charges for child sex abuse on June 17.

On June 13, the 37-year-old suspect allegedly came into unwanted sexual contact with a 13-year-old female at approximately on the 4000 block of Benning Road, NE.

The suspect is currently waiting for his initial hearing at the DC Superior Courthous

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Document: Arrest Made for Homicide in Brentwood

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department made an arrest for a homicide that occurred on June 6 on the 1300 block of Brentwood Road, NE.

According to a press release, police responded to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival they found 18-year-old Marquis Harrod, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died on the scene.

On June 17, 24-year-old Micah Bidgell, a resident of Northeast, DC, was charged with second-degree murder while armed.

Bigdell is awaiting his initial hearing at the DC Superior Courthouse.

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Judge Sentences Defendant for Weapons Charge

A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant who pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business.

Judge Rainey Brandt sentenced Matthew Hooper to 12 months in confinement with all of the time suspended. He also received three years of supervised release and one year of probation.

As conditions of his probation, Hooper must receive mental health treatment as deemed necessary by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), participate in the Community Engagement and Achievement Center (CEAC) program, maintain employment and pay $100 to the Victims of Violent Crime Act fund.

Defendant Cannot Appear for Hearing

A defendant could not appear for her hearing June 17 due to technical difficulties and understaffing at the DC Jail.

Dwanna Cobbs is charged with robbery, simple assault, destruction of property less than $1,000, unlawful entry, second-degree theft, possession of an open container of alcohol and a bail violation.

According to court documents, Cobbs felony charge of robbery occurred after she was barred from a McDonalds on the 1200 block of New York Avenue, NW. Cobbs allegedly stole cash from a person who was in line at the McDonalds. She also allegedly threatened a police officer.

Another hearing has been scheduled for June 24.

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