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Crime Alerts: June 10-11

Between the hours of 8 p.m. on June 10 and 8 a.m. on June 11, the Metropolitan Police Department sent out three crime alerts for shootings in Northeast DC.

The most recent crime alert was sent out at 3:44 a.m. for a shooting on the 200 block of E Street, NE.

A crime alert for another shooting was sent a little more than an hour before at 2:27 a.m. The incident occurred on the 900 block of 47th Place, NE.

A little under an hour before that another alert was sent at 1:49 a.m. for a shooting on the 1200 block of Raum Street, NE.

Police do not have descriptions of any of the suspects connected to any of the shootings.

Anyone with information about the shootings should call 911. Please do not take any other action.

Judge Releases Nearly 1/3 of Defendants During Initial Hearings

A DC Superior Court judge heard 23 presentment hearings on June 10, releasing 17 defendants and holding six.

DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt heard an array of different charges, including carjacking, theft and assault.

Bradley Middleton, charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and assault with a dangerous weapon, and Daquan Carson, charged with first-degree burglary, were among those Brandt chose to hold. 

Some defendants appeared virtually before the court due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The hearings were interrupted by some technical difficulties but court and jail staff were able to resolve them..

Defendant Scheduled for Another Hearing

A defendant connected to a burglary is being held without bail.

Ryan Harding is charged with second-degree burglary. DC Superior Judge Judge Rainey Brandt initially placed him in preventative detention on April 17. 

Harding was not present for his hearing on June 10.

During the hearing defense counsel requested a hearing so that the judge can decide if there is enough evidence to go to trial.

DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman agreed. Standard protective orders were approved. D.C. Witness could not verify any more specifics to those orders.

Harding is scheduled for a hearing on June 17.

Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Assault with Weapon

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a suspect for an assault with a dangerous weapon offense on June 9.

According to a press release, officers found a victim on the 1700 block of 16th Street, SE earlier that day suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The 26-year-old suspect faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a pistol outside a home or business, possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful discharge of a firearm, felon in possession and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

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Document: Police Arrest Man for Child Sex Abuse

A Washington, DC man was arrested and charged with first-degree child sex abuse on June 7.

The arrest is in relation to an incident that occurred on May 27 in which the 18-year-old male defendant approached a female, who was 10 years old, in an apartment complex on 3600 block of Hayes Street, NE. The victim was carrying multiple bags.

According to a court documents, the victim told the suspect that she was leaving the home of one parent to go live with another. The suspect offered to help carry her items. The victim followed the suspect into another apartment building.

The suspect allegedly grabbed the victim’s private parts and forcibly engaged in sexual relations.

Police later apprehended the suspect, along with three other people, on June 7 for driving a green Honda that was presumably stolen. An unregistered weapon was also found in the car. The suspect also told police that he took a bag with a Playstation console in it.

The defendant is being detained at a department of youth rehabilitation services facility. He is scheduled for a hearing on Aug, 4.

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Judge Releases Defendant with Conditions

DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun released a defendant with GPS monitoring and stay away orders on June 10.

Sulleman Harrington is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed, destruction of property less than $1,000 and simple assault. 

The case was continued from another hearing on June 5. The judge and counsel discussed releasing Harrington to a shelter, but there was concern over if he could charge his GPS monitoring device. It was determined that he could do so.

On June 5, DC Superior Court Judge Anita Josey-Herring chose to hold Harrington, so an address for his release could be verified.

Mental Observation Hearing Cancelled

A mental observation hearing that was scheduled to occur on June 10 did not happen.

Amber Ste. Marie is charged with violating a protective order.

Her hearing was scheduled for 10:30 a.m. in courtroom 118. However, it was cancelled.

Document: Police Investigate Homicide in Capitol Hill Neighborhood

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the 1000 block of 15th Street, SE on June 9.

According to a press release, officers responded to reports of a shooting and located 22-year-old Trevon Williams in his car on the 1500 block of K Street, SE. He was unconscious and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died on the scene.

Another male victim was also suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment for non-life threatening injuries.

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

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Crime Alerts: June 9-10

The Metropolitan Police Department sent out four crime alerts from 8 p.m. on June 9 to 8 a.m. on June 10.

The most recent alert was sent at 3:13 a.m. for a robbery on the 3700 block of Jamison Street NE. 

A little more than two hours before, another alert was sent out at 1:03 a.m. for an unarmed carjacking on the 6000 block of 14th Street, NW. Police are looking for a silver Toyota Rav4 with a Maryland license plate: 9CP0662. Police say the car was last seen occupied by a black male.

An alert of a shooting was sent at 10:14 p.m. on June 9. The incident occurred on the 1700 block of 16 Street, SE.

Another alert of a shooting was sent at 10:12 p.m. on the 1500 Block of K Street, SE. Police are looking for a blue four-door sedan.

Anyone with information on these incidents should call 911. Please do not take any other action.

Crime Alerts: June 9

Between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on June 9, the Metropolitan Police Department sent out three crime alerts.

The most recent alert was sent at 6:10 p.m. in reference to a shooting that occurred on the 1300 block of U Street, SE.

Before that, an alert was sent at 1:54 p.m. for a robbery on the 4700 block of Benning Road, SE. Police are looking for three black male juveniles. One of the suspects has blonde dreadlocks and is wearing a white shirt and denim jeans. The other two suspects are wearing white shirts and denim jeans. The suspects were last seen on a scooter headed towards Southern Avenue, SE.

At 10:31 a.m., an alert of a stabbing was sent out. The incident occurred on the 2300 block of 4th Street, NE. Police are looking for a black male who is 5’5″, weighing 200 pounds, wearing a blue/green shirt and blue jeans with a short bush. The suspect was last seen armed with a knife.

Anyone with information that could help police find the persons responsible should call 202-727-9099. Do not take any other action than calling the police.

Arraignment Not Held as Scheduled

An arraignment scheduled for June 9 did not happen.

Anthony Givens’ arraignment was not held because he is currently in the hospital. His next court date is scheduled for June 10.

Givens is charged with simple assault and destruction of property less than $1,000.

Defendant Remains Released on Home Confinement

A defendant will remain released on home confinement after failing to comply with his release conditions.

James Cooper is charged with possession of a controlled substance and a bail violation.

On April 23, he was placed on home confinement under high intensity supervision program (HISP). Notices of noncompliance was issued on May 22 and June 5. 

On June 9, Judge Rainey Brandt allowed Cooper to remain released on home confinement.

Cooper’s next hearing is scheduled for June 26.

Defendant Awaiting Sentencing Remains Released

As DC Superior Court judge allowed a defendant to remain released with added on conditions after he failed to comply.

Tumarcus Hawkins was charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, possessing a large capacity ammunition feeding device, possessing an unregistered firearm and unlawfully possessing ammunition. Three of the four charges were dismissed as part of his plea agreement with the prosecution.

On June 9, Judge Rainey Brandt added GPS monitoring to Hawkins release conditions.

Hawkins, who is awaiting sentencing, was found to be noncompliant with his release conditions and brought back to court. The specifics to what Hawkins was not compliant with are unclear.

Hawkins has a history of not being compliant with his conditions, according to DC Courts.

Judge Brandt admonished Hawkins to comply with instructions. He is ordered to appear virtually at his next hearing, which is scheduled for Sept. 2.

Defendant Remains Released

A DC Superior Court judge allowed a defendant to remain released despite having been noncompliant with his release conditions.

Georgio Hyles pleaded guilty to possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, possession of an unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition. 

He received a 12-month sentence, all of which was suspended. He was also given one year of supervised probation.

However, after not complying with his release conditions, Hyles was ordered to return to court. It is unclear how Hyles was not compliant.

Judge Rainey Brandt allowed him to remain released while awaiting his next court date, admonishing him to follow instructions this time around. 

Hyles’ next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 27.

Judge Terminates Defendant’s Probation

A defendant’s probation was determined unsuccessful and terminated after he did not comply with the terms of his release.

Darin Williams was on probation after being sentenced to 90 days, all of which was suspended, for violating bail. His release conditions included receiving drug testing, entering and completing a drug treatment program and maintaining housing.

However, Williams did not comply. A notice of non compliance was issued on June 4. Judge Rainey Brandt terminated the defendant’s probation on June 9. 

Williams’ next hearing is scheduled for Sept. 20.