Judge Grants Release After Receiving More Information on Defendant

A judge granted a defendant’s release after receiving more information about his medical condition.

Devonte Jafferson pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, possession of an unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition on Jan. 5.

Judge Todd Edelman released Jafferson on May 22 after his attorney filed more paperwork in regards to Jafferson’s medical condition inside the DC Jail.

The order was originally denied on April 7 by Judge Neal Kravitz.

Jafferson is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 21.

Judge Reconsiders Defendant’s Motion for Release

After defense counsel filed a reconsideration for release, a DC Superior Court judge released him on May 22.

Christen Wingfield is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

Judge Todd Edelman ordered for Wingfield to be released under the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP).

On May 20, D.C. Witness reported that Wingfield’s attorney told Judge Edelman that he qualified for HISP.

Wingfield’s original motion for release was denied on May 7 by Judge Rainey Brandt.

A felony status conference is scheduled for June 25.

Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Assault with Dangerous Weapon

On May 21, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a suspect for pulling a knife on a victim.

The incident occurred in the morning on the 100 block of New York Avenue,
NE. No injuries were reported.

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Crime Alerts: May 21-22

Between the hours of 8 p.m. on May 21 and 8 a.m. on May 22, the Metropolitan Police Department sent out four crime alerts.

The most recent alert was sent out at 1:36 a.m. for a shooting that occurred on the 4600 block of Benning Road, SE.

At 11:03 p.m. an alert was sent out for a robbery that occurred on the 2700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE. Police are looking for three black men who are wearing face masks and dark clothing. They were last seen running on the 2700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE.

At 10:43 p.m. an alert was sent out for an attempted robbery that occurred on the 800 block of Tewkesbury Place, NW. Police are looking for two black men who are dressed in all black.

The first alert was sent out at 10:09 p.m. for a shooting that occurred on the 1600 block of E Street, NE.

Court Update: May 21

On May 20, judges at the DC Superior Courthouse released two DC Jail inmates.

There were three hearings that were in relation to emergency releases because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

One bench warrant was issued for David Lucas who didn’t show up for his probation show cause hearing. Lucas was sentenced to two years on probation for attempted robbery.

Earl Moore had his bond revoked after getting arrested for another crime during his release.

Three Youth Rehabilitation Act sentences were not called or held.

Judges denied the release of Tyquell Fields. In total there were 12 defendants whose cases were heard on May 21. The cases can be read on dcwitness.org.

Defense Requests Preliminary hearing

A defense attorney requested a preliminary hearing on his client’s behalf.

Andrew Jackson is charged with kidnapping while armed with a gun.

Jackson’s attorney, Leo William Alley, requested preliminary hearing on Jackson’s behalf whose presence was waived for unknown reasons.

Judge Juliet McKenna granted the request.

Jackson’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 26.

Judge Orders Defendant to Have Daily Phone Calls with Attorney

A DC Superior Court judge ordered that a defendant be able to have daily phone calls with his attorney on May 21.

David Randolph Jr. is charged with second-degree burglary.

Judge Juliet McKenna ordered that Randolph be able to speak with his attorney, Amy Phillips, for 30 minutes a day after Phillips said she had not spoken with or met with her client confidentially.

Phillips also requested a preliminary hearing which was granted.

The preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 3.

Defense Attorney Requests All Client’s Cases Held on Same Day

A defendant’s defense attorney requested May 21 that a DC Superior Court judge scheduled her client’s cases on the same day so a decision could be made.

Emmanuel Southerland is charged with robbery for stealing items inside of a Target on the 3100 block of 14th Street, NW on March 19 as well as a robbing a PNC Bank on the 3300 block of 14th, NW on March 16.

Southerland’s attorney, Azhar Khan, told Judge Juliet McKenna that if a plea deal was agreed on, an earlier hearing date would be requested.

A felony status conference is scheduled for June 22

Crime Alerts: May 21

Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on May 21, the Metropolitan Police Department sent out two crime alerts.

The most recent alert was sent at 7:52 p.m. for a stabbing that occurred on the 1500 block of Butler Street, SE. Police are looking for a black female wearing a blue shirt and red shorts.

Another alert was sent out at 4:50 p.m. for a shooting that occurred on the 4400 block of Douglas Street, NE.

Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Child Sex Trafficking

On May 20, detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a suspect for child sex trafficking.

Police apprehended the suspect as soon as the suspect entered the District of Columbia. The suspect allegedly travelled to DC May 20 to engage in a commercial sex act with a child, according to a press release.

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Five More Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19 At DC Jail

Five more inmates tested positive for the coronavirus at the DC Jail, according to an announcement from the DC Department of Corrections on May 21.

All of the inmates are male between the ages of 35 years old to 48 years old.

Four of the inmates were housed in the correctional treatment facility and one was housed in the central detention facility.

Including the the five new cases, 17 inmates are being held in isolation at the DC Jail. One-hundred and sixty seven inmates recovered from their illnesses and returned to the facilities’ general population.

Three inmates are being treated at a local hospital.

Document: Police Arrest A Suspect for Burglary

Officers at the Metropolitan Police Department arrested May 21 a 55-year-old man for three counts of burglary two.

According to a press release, the suspect allegedly burglarized three business in the second half of January.

The suspect allegedly gained entry into businesses on the 1500 block of Wisconsin Avenue, NW on Jan. 16, the 900 block of Q Street, NW on Jan. 25 and the 1600 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW on Jan. 27. The suspect allegedly took property from two establishments on Jan. 16 and Jan. 25.

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Document: Police Arrest Juvenile for Burglary

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a juvenile May 21, charging the suspect with burglary two.

According to a press release, two juveniles damaged property at a construction site on the 800 block of New Jersey Avenue, SE on May 20.

The case remains under investigation.

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Murder Defendant’s Sentencing Under Youth Act Rescheduled

A sentencing for a defendant who is suspected of being involved in a murder was not held.

Steven Robin pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business.

Robin’s sentencing under the Youth Rehabilitation Act was not held on May 21.

Robin is also charged with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Kenneth Poindexter on the 4700 block of Benning Road, SE.

Robin and his co-defendants, Charles Young, Edward Brown and Sean McKenzie are scheduled for a status hearing on July 28.

His full report and sentencing is now scheduled for Aug.14.

2 Youth Rehabilitation Act Sentencings Not Held

Two Youth Rehabilitation Act sentencing hearings that were scheduled for May 21 were not held.

Deonte Little pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary and second-degree burglary on March 13 for stealing an iPad, cell phone and a pair of car keys from a man’s home on Aug. 18, 2019.

His full report and sentencing is scheduled for June 24.

Aaron Williams pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction on March 16. According to court documents, a .40 caliber glock was found in Williams’ bedroom when police executed a search warrant at his apartment.

His full report and sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 14.

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