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Judge Orders OAG to Release Defendant’s Medical Records

DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on behalf of DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt ordered the Office of the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to turn over a defendant’s medical records to his attorney.

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

Wingfield’s defense attorney also renewed his request for release, explaining that his client qualified for the high intensity supervision program.

Wingfield is scheduled for a felony conference status on June 25.

Judge Denies Murder Defendant’s Request for Release

A judge denied a murder defendants request for release on May 20.

Eldred Watts is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the shooting 33-year-old Zenus Epps on the 3500 block of A Street, SE on March 25.

Judge Todd Edelman on behalf of Judge Neal Kravitz denied Watts’ request for release due to the COVID-19 pandemic was denied for the second time.

Judge Michael O’Keefe denied the defendant’s release on May 14.

Judge Kravitz also ordered that the Watts be examined by a doctor by May 22 and file a document explaining the course of treatment for his medical conditions.

It was not disclosed if Watts tested positive for COVID-19.

A felony status conference is scheduled for June 24

Hearings for 4 Cases Not Called, Again

For the second day in a row four cases that were scheduled to be called were not held at the DC Superior Courthouse.

The cases included two domestic violence cases, a sentencing and a criminal misdemeanor.

Olu Adexoya is charged with sexual assault for a 2020 domestic violence offense.

Sean Dickerson was scheduled to be sentenced after pleading guilty to destruction of property less than $1,000 in a domestic violence case.

William Rich is charged with a criminal misdemeanor for attempted threats to do bodily harm and simple assault for attempting to hit a woman after slapping her phone out of her hand on Jan. 14.

Rich, Dickerson and Adexoya are released on personal recognizance.

Another hearing was supposed to be an arraignment for a defendant who is charged with violating his terms of release. It is not clear if defendant is being held in jail or released.

Adexoya and Rich’s trials are now scheduled to occur on Aug. 4. Dickerson’s sentencing is also scheduled for Aug. 4. The other defendant’s next arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 4 as well, according to DC Courts.

Defendant Pleads Guilty and Sentenced on Same Day

A defendant pleaded guilty and was sentenced on May 19.

Reginald Deloach pleaded guilty to simple assault, attempted threats to do bodily harm and contempt for violating the conditions of his release in a domestic violence case on May 19.

Judge Maribeth Raffinan sentenced Deloach to one year of probation for his crimes. His probation conditions include entering and completing a domestic violence intervention program, having a mental health evaluation, submitting to drug and alcohol testing and reporting to a probation officer in person.

He was released from jail on May 19.

Inmate with COVID-10 Being Treated, Doctors Say

Doctors told a DC Superior Court judge that a defendant who contracted COVID-19 is being treated.

The defenant is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction in a domestic violence case.

Doctors did not go into detail about the course of action for Hines’ treatment.

D.C. Witness previously reported that another bond review hearing has been scheduled so that Hines’ attorney, Christopher Mutimer, can review additional medical information about Hines and consult with a physician about how to proceed.

Mutimer also asked that Hines be monitored closely for any changes in his condition.

Hines’ tested positive for COVID-19 on May 7. His motion for release because of the pandemic was denied on May 12.

A felony status conference is scheduled for Aug. 6.

Judge Reschedules Sentencing for Sexual Assault Convict

On May 19, a DC Superior Court judge rescheduled a sentencing for a defendant charged in a sexual violence case. Reginald White pleaded guilty to first-degree sexual abuse on Oct. 31, 2019, for sexually assaulting a minor on March 21, 2018. Judge Milton C. Lee vacated the scheduled hearing and rescheduled it for June 19. White is currently being held in DC Jail.

Judge Reschedules Assault Defendant’s Hearing

On May 19, a DC Superior Court judge rescheduled a status hearing for a defendant charged in a domestic violence case. Lionel Hall is charged with simple assault. Judge Maribeth Raffinan vacated the scheduled hearing and rescheduled it for Aug. 4. Hall is currently released on his own personal recognizance.

Judge Reschedules Non Jury Trial

On May 19, a judge rescheduled a non-jury trial for a defendant charged in a domestic violence case. Robert Millhouse is charged with simple assault. Judge Maribeth Raffinan vacated the scheduled hearing and rescheduled it for Aug. 4. Millhouse is currently released on his own personal recognizance.

Document: Police Arrest Suspect in Unarmed Bank Robbery

Officers with the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a suspect on for robbing a bank.

The suspect entered a Wells Fargo Bank on the 1300 block of New York Avenue, NW on May 19. The suspect demanded through threats of physical harm that the bank teller give him cash and then fled the scene. Shortly after leaving the bank, the suspect was apprehended by responding officers.

Court documents state that the suspect took $700 from the bank.

The suspect is being charged with robbery and scheduled for a hearing on July 22.

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Felon Assaults Brother’s Fiancée, Gets 2.5 Years in Prison

On May 19, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced a convicted felon to 2.5 years in prison for assaulting his brother’s fiancée.

Eric Limes pleaded guilty to assault with significant injury and attempted kidnapping on Feb. 10.

Judge Rainey Brandt also ordered that Limes serve four years under supervised release after his prison sentence and pay $100 to a fund for the victims of violent crime.

According to court documents, Limes assaulted his brother’s fiancée, cutting her hand, causing facial trauma and requiring her to go to the hospital.

Judge Sentences Burglary Convict to 2 Years in Prison

A convicted felon was sentenced to time in prison on May 19.

Chance Ridout, who also goes under the name James Smith, pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted burglary on Feb. 7.

Judge Rainey Brandt sentenced Ridout to two years in prison for his crimes. Brown must also complete three years of supervised release after his prison sentence, pay $100 to under the Victims of Violent Crime Compensation Act and $1,075 in restitution.

According to court documents, Ridout broke into a Korean restaurant, Triple B Fresh, in Northwest DC on Jan. 16. He attempted to open a cash register but could not. When police arrived on the scene he fled to the kitchen area of the store and hid in a kitchen storage area where K-9 dogs found him on the floor.

Judge Sentences Convict to 2 Years on Probation

A convicted felon was sentenced on May 19.

Andrew Brown pleaded guilty to simple assault and attempted robbery on Feb. 28.

Judge Rainey Brandt sentenced Brown to two years of probation for his crimes. During probation, Brown must also complete 90 hours of community service.

Brown was scheduled to be sentenced under the Youth Rehabilitation Act on May 7, but the hearing was vacated.

Brown is scheduled for a probation review hearing on Nov. 6.

Document: Double Homicide in Anacostia

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a shooting that left two people dead and another severely injured on the 2400 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE.

According to a press release, around 1:39 p.m. officers found two males, 20-year-old Jaszel Henderson and 31-year-old Terrance Griffin, along with an unidentified female victim suffering from gunshot wounds on May 19.

The men died on the scene. The female victim was taken to a local hospital for life threatening injuries.

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

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Crime Alerts: May 19-20

Between the hours of 8 p.m. on May 19 and 8 a.m. on May 20, the Metropolitan Police Department sent out three crime alerts.

All three alerts were for robberies that occurred in the District.

The first alert was sent out at 10:36 p.m. for an incident that occurred on the 3200 block of 8th Street, SE. Police are looking for a 5’7 dark skinned black male wearing a red hooded sweatshirt blue jeans, red and black shoes and a cloth mask.

The second alert was sent at 11:46 p.m. for a robbery that occurred on the 4600 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW. Police are looking for four 5’7 black male juveniles all wearing dark clothing and one wearing a light blue hoodie.

The final alert was sent out at 11:59 p.m. for an incident that occurred on the 4600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE. Police are looking for a 6’0 black male with a medium build, long dreadlocks, wearing dark colored jeans and a black jacket with a white stripe.