Judge Keeps Defendant in Jail

DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe ruled to keep a defendant with health issues in jail on other charges.

Antonio Jacobs is accused of allegedly breaking into his brother’s house and assaulting him. Jacobs was living with his brother until he was kicked out. The brother called the police to escort Jacobs out.

Jacobs, who attended the hearing via telephone, is being held without bond for a a felony bail violation in 2020, a domestic violence simple assault case in 2019 and an animal cruelty case in 2017.

Jacobs received a $50 bail in a simple assault case in 2020. He had also been given 10 bench warrants, six of which were executed.

Jacobs’ defense attorney, Isaac Kurnnirickal, said the arresting officer said Jacobs was the only one of the two men who had visible injuries.

Kunnirickal unsuccessfully requested to place Jacobs on home confinement at his mother’s house while awaiting trial.

Kurnnirickal said Jacobs had ties to the community as well as mental and physical health issues, including anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. The lawyer said Jacobs is on two narcotic pain medicines.

Jacobs’ next court appearance is scheduled for July 22.

Document: 2 Suspects Arrested For Burglary

Two suspects have been arrested for a burglary that took place on June 3.

Around 2:26 a.m., two suspects forced their way into an establishment on the 2400 block of Franklin Street, NE, which is located in the Langdon neighborhood of Northeast DC.

They tried to take property, but were apprehended by responding officers.

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Judge Continues Case Pending Probation Hearing

A judge pushes a hearing in a case back because the defendant is set for another hearing to address a probation violation.

Georgio Hyles pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of ammunition, possession of an unregistered firearm and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device in 2019. He was also convicted of possession of an unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition in 2017.

During a hearing on June 4, DC Superior Court Judge Hiram Puig-Lugo continued the defendant’s case because he is scheduled for a probation show cause hearing on June 9 for the case he was sentenced for in 2020.

A notice of non-compliance was filed on May 18, according to DC Courts.

Court Update: June 3

DC Superior Court judges released two defendants on June 3.

James Lindsey, who pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license, was sentenced to six months on supervised release with conditions and DeAngelo Thomas was placed on home confinement.

Counsel agreed that a judge should not decide on any motions until Joseph Evans‘ competency is determined.

The first hearing in DC Court for Douglas Maiden’s assault charge finally happened after he was hospitalized in February.

A judge also denied the emergency release request for Hassan Thompson.

Murder Defendant Ravel Mills‘ initial ruling was also upheld by a judge. He is still being detained at DC Jail.

Eleven defendants’ cases were heard at DC Superior Court. Read about each case on dcwitness.org.

Defendant Gets First Hearing in Court After Extended Hospital Stay

A defendant final received his initial hearing at DC Superior Court on June 3.

Douglas Maiden is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault on a police officer while armed.

Maiden has been hospitalized since he was involved in a shootout with police in February. According to a press release, he was struck by gunfire multiple times.

During the hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Juliet McKenna found probable cause that the defendant committed the crimes.

Judge McKenna also released Maiden on personal recognizance.

He is scheduled for another hearing on Aug. 10.

Defendant’s Competency Must Be Determined, Counsel Says

The defense and prosecution in a felony case agreed that a DC Superior Court judge should not decide on motions before a defendant’s competency is determined.

Joseph Evans is charged with kidnapping while armed, first-degree sex abuse while armed with a dangerous weapon and assault with a dangerous weapon.

Judge Danya Dayson ordered a full competency exam.

Defense counsel also emailed a motion to dismiss to chambers on June 3.

Evans is scheduled for a mental observation hearing on July 13.

Crime Alerts: June 3

Between the hours of 8a.m. and 8 p.m. on June 3, the Metropolitan Police Department sent out crime alerts.

The most recent alert was sent at for a shooting at 3:55 p.m. for a shooting on the 4500 block of Bowen Road, SE. Police are looking for a Black Honda Accord with tinted windows.

Another alert was sent at 11:55 a.m. for a robbery on the 300 block of Hawaii Avenue, NE. Police are looking for a black male, who is 6’1″, 185 pounds with tattoos on the right side of the neck and forearm. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, black or blue pants, and black and white sneakers.

Another Hearing Scheduled

Counsel agreed to a later hearing date to give a defendant time to consider a plea offer.

Devin Ricks is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.

The case will be continued on July 28.

Defense counsel confirmed that evidence on the case was received from the prosecution. Counsel also requested that the defendant’s presence be waived.

Judge Continues Defendant’s Hearing

A domestic violence case was continued for another hearing on June 3.

Latywan Richardson is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.

The prosecution said that evidence was given to the defense and a pretrial plea deal with be offered by the end of the week.

Another hearing was scheduled for July 21.

Defendant’s Case Continued for Another Hearing

A case was continued for another hearing..

Vincent Wilson is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for two stabbings, at a bus stop on the 3700 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE and another at the Minnesota Avenue Metro Station. According to court reports, the suspect and the victims did not know each other.

On June 3, the prosecution said that a plea deal will be offered to the defense. Evidence was also given to the defense.

A hearing for the prosecution to show whether there is enough evidence to bring the case to trial is scheduled to occur on Sept. 3.

The defendant is also suspected of being involved in a homicide in Virginia.

Convicted Felon Gets 6 Months

On June 3, DC Superior Court Magistrate Judge Rainey Brandt sentenced a felon convicted of firearms charge to six months on supervised release.

James Lindsey pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business in March. He was initially charged with possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance while armed, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Along with his time on supervised release, Lindsey will also have to continue pursuing employment or participate in a vocational training or educational program and register as a gun offender.

Convicted Murderer’s Motion Hearing Vacated

A motion hearing for a convicted felon was vacated June 3.

Calvin Shaw was found guilty in 2014 of multiple counts of first-degree murder while armed, assault with the intent to kill while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, aggravated assault while armed and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.

The conviction was for two shootings, one that killed 19-year-old Crevontai Key and injured three others on July 4, 2012.

According to news reports both shootings happened on the 500 block of First Street NW. The fatal shooting was during a fourth of July cookout.

The motion hearing is rescheduled for July 28.

Judge Denies Defendant’s Release

A DC Superior Court judge denied June 3 a defendant’s emergency motion for release.

Hassan Thompson is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.

Thompson is being held without bail at the DC Jail.

According to court documents, Thompson was arrested with five other individuals in May for being in possession of firearms without licenses. Another individual was also arrested for possession of marijuana and PCP with the intent to to distribute.

None of the guns collected on the scene were registered. The location, an apartment, has been vacant since April.

Thompson filed an emergency release because of the COVID-19 pandemic on May 27.

Thompson’s next hearing is scheduled to occur on Sept. 3.

Judge Places Defendant on Home Confinement

A DC Superior Court judge decided June 3 to place a defendant under home confinement.

DeAngelo Thomas is charged with assault on a police officer and assault with significant bodily injury.

As part of Thomas’ release conditions for the felony charge, he will have to wear a GPS monitor and cannot leave his sister’s house.

Judge Anita Josey-Herring also put Thomas on personal recognizance for his misdemeanor cases. In 2019 he was charged with simple assault and attempted threats to do bodily harm. In 2020 he was also charged with disorderly conduct for disrupting a public building and intoxication.

Thomas is not permitted to leave his sister’s house unless he is instructed to leave by the organization.

The defendant filed an emergency motion for release because of the pandemic on May 27.

Document: Second Suspect Arrested for Burglary

A suspect was arrested for a burglary that took place on May 4.

The burglary occurred at around 5:15 a.m. at a residence on the 3300 block of Oxon Run Road, SE, which is located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Southeast DC.

The residence was occupied when the two suspects entered. One suspect pulled out a handgun and took the victim’s property, while the other beat the victims with a bat.

One, a 15-year-old resident of Northwest, DC was arrested on May 7. An additional suspect, a 15-year-old resident of Southeast, DC, was arrested on June 3.

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