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Judge Continues Hearing After Defense Expresses Skepticism Over Competency Finding

On July 13, a DC Superior Court judge continued a hearing to July 24 in order to give a defense attorney more time to speak with the defendant about his mental competency to stand trial. 

Dontelle Mott is charged with assault on a police officer while armed and assault with a dangerous weapon while armed for allegedly threatening Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers with a knife on the 1000 block of Wisconsin Ave, NW on Dec. 5, 2019.

Judge Michael Ryan declared Mott competent to stand trial during the July 13 hearing based on a report he received from the Department of Behavioral Health on June 26. The competency evaluation was conducted at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, DC’s psychiatric institution, where the defendant is currently being held.

However, defense attorney Kevin Oliver disagrees. 

Oliver said he spoke to Mott on the phone last week and he did not seem competent. He also said he has not had much communication with Mott because he was waiting to receive the report.

The attorney said he would feel better about the finding if he was able to speak to Mott and his doctor.

Even though Judge Ryan found Mott competent, he did agree to continue the hearing so that Oliver can obtain more information.

According to court documents, Mott allegedly threatened a cashier who confronted him about taking items from a store on the 1000 block of Wisconsin Ave, NW on Nov. 13, 2019. The cashier was advised to contact DC Police if Mott returned, which he did on Dec. 5.

During the confrontation with police, Mott said he was “Illuminati.”

Mott was transferred from DC Jail to St. Elizabeth’s on Dec. 11, 2019. He was found mentally incompetent to stand trial on Jan. 13, Feb. 14 and March 13. 

Another competency report received on April 21 could not determine if he was competent to stand trial.

Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Burglary

The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a man for burglary on June 12.

According to court documents, Albert Washington is charged with burglary one for allegedly took property from an occupied residence on the 400 block of Richardson Place, NW on July 10.

Washington is being held at DC Jail.

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Document: Police Investigate Homicide in Douglas Neighborhood

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the 3300 block of 15th Street, SE.

According to a press release, officers located 34-year-old Gary Swinson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on July 12. He died at a local hospital.

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

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Document: Police Release Name of Homicide Victim on S Street, SE

The Metropolitan Police Department released the name of a victim of one of the two homicides that occurred on July 12.

According to a press release, officers found 58-year-old Paul Lewis Butler suffering from trauma on the 3900 block of S Street, SE. He died from trauma on the scene.

More information on his injuries have not been released.

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Police are also investigating the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Shanika Williams on the 800 block of 19th Street, NE.

Williams also died on the scene.

The homicides do not appear to be related.

The department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction for any homicide in Washington, DC. Anyone with information can call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information can be sent to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

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Crime Alerts: July 12-13

Between 5 p.m. on July 12 and 10 a.m. on July 13, the Metropolitan Police Department sent out three crime alerts.

The most recent alert was sent at 6:52 a.m. for a robbery on the 3200 block of 17th Street, NW that occurred at 6:25 a.m.. Police are looking for three young Black females between 15 and 17 years old. They were last seen leaving the area in a small, white vehicle.

Another alert for a robbery was sent at 4:00 a.m. on the 900 block of Monroe Street, NE. Police are looking for four males with no description.

The final alert was sent at 11:20 p.m. for a shooting on the 2300 block of 4th Street, NE. Police are looking for a Black male with a slim build, wearing a black top with white trim on the bottom, dark colored pants, and a mask. He was last seen in the south alley on the 300 block of Bryant Street, NE.

Anyone with information about these incidents should call 911.

Document: Homicide on North Capitol Street, NE

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 4900 block of North Capitol Street, NE.

According to a press release, officers responded to the listed location after a report of a shooting. They found 45-year-old Jose Yaxon Cuc suffering from a gunshot wound.

He died on the scene.

The department is offering up to a $25,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information should call the police at 2020-727-9099. Anonymous information can also be sent to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

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Document: Police Investigate 3 Homicides in DC Friday

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating three homicides that took place in three separate locations throughout the evening on July 10.

All three victims were fatally shot in Northeast DC.

The first homicide occurred at 5:18 p.m. on the 700 block of 21st Street, NE. Officers found 45-year-old Tamika Jones suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

At 5:59 p.m. officers found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound on the 4900 block of North Capitol Street, NE. The victim died on the scene. Police have not released the victim’s name.

About two hours later at 7:40 p.m., officers discovered 19-year-old Evrett Harris suffering from gunshot wounds on the 2200 block of Newton Street, NE. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

The department is offering up to a $25,000 reward for each homicide. Anyone with information should call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information can also be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

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Judge Sets Hearing for Murder Defendant

DC Superior Court Judge Julie Becker set a murder defendant’s preliminary hearing for Aug. 20.

William Whitaker is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the death of Malick Cisse, 18, on the 1300 block of 7th Street, NW on Jan. 8.

A friend who was with Cisse at 11 p.m. said ta woman texted him asking to meet, according to court documents. The friend told police that it was unusual, but Cisse insisted on seeing her.

The friend lost contact with Cisse and saw him lying outside after he heard the sound of gunshots.

Surveillance footage shows the driver of a vehicle shooting Cisse and fleeing the scene.

The woman who was thought to have texted Cisse said she was hacked. At the time of the murder, her Instagram record shows multiple deactivations, re-activations, log ins, log outs, profile changes and the starting of a new account.

Crime Alerts: July 10

The Metropolitan Police Department sent out seven crime alerts since 3 p.m. on July 10.

The most recent crime alert was sent at 8:10 p.m. for a shooting at South Dakota & Newton Street, NE. Police are looking for a burgundy Ford Taurus 4-door. occupied The vehicle was last seen traveling Eastbound on Newton Street, NE.

Another crime alert was sent at 7:49 p.m. for a robbery with a gun on the 2300 block of 18th Street, NW. Police are looking for a black male with facial tattoos who is in his 30s. He is with a female who is wearing a pink shirt driving in a Blue in color sedan that was fleeing westbound.

At 6:30 p.m., an alert was sent regarding another shooting on the 4900 Block of North Capitol Street, NE. Police are looking for a hispanic male with a dark complexion, who is 5’8″ to 6′. The man has a thin build. He is wearing a long black hooded sweater and dark blue skinny jeans. The suspect is armed with a black semi-automatic handgun and was last seen heading westbound on Farragut Place, NE.

Another alert for a shooting was sent as 5:47 p.m. The shooting took place on the 700 block of 21st Street, NE. Police are looking for a grey vehicle with tinted windows.

Police alerted the public of a robbery Investigation at 5:02 p.m. at the intersection of 4th Street, NE and Franklin Street, NE. There is a lookout for a juvenile black male with a skinny build wearing a white shirt.

Another alert for a robbery investigation was sent at 4:23 p.m. The robbery took place on the 2800 block of Sherman Avenue, NW. Police are looking for two black males. The first suspect has a beard, slim build approximately 25 years old, wearing a white tank top and black shorts. The second suspect has a beard is 5’9″, with a black short sleeve shirt and black short and wearing a beanie on his head. Both suspects were last seen on foot heading northbound.

At 3:30 p.m. an alert was sent out for a robbery investigation on the 1800 block of 7th Street, NW. Police are looking for a black male with a medium complexion, goatee, dreadlocks, wearing a white shirt and grey pajama pants. The suspect was last seen in a Grey Chevy Malibu going northbound on 7th Street, NW. 

Judge Schedules Hearing for Defendant in 2006 Sex Abuse Case

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

Landrell Jordan, 43, is charged in connection with an incident that occurred on Jan. 27, 2006. According to court documents, Jordan allegedly forced a woman  to perform oral sex on him at gunpoint. 

The defendant’s preliminary hearing to assess if there is enough evidence to go to trial is scheduled for Aug. 13.

A lip swab of the victim was taken, but DNA testing at the time did not find any conclusive material that could be used for matching purposes.

But, in October of 2019, the victim submitted her scarf  as evidence. The following April, DNA evidence was found on the scarf tied Jordan to the crime.

Jordan is being held at the DC Jail.

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.