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Court Update: June 1

On June 1, judges at the DC Superior Courthouse did not release any DC Jail detainees.

There were no hearings that were in relation to emergency releases because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Four hearings were continued.

Judge Juliet McKenna ordered that the prosecution find out if the DC Jail could treat Douglas Maiden’s medical needs.

Judge Neal Kravitz  sentenced one William Alexander Marrouquin Gallardo to serve 10 years in prison for murdering Noe Alberto Gallardo Ponce.

Tyiion Freeman was held on murder charges.

Corina Smyers was detained for a 24-hour forensic exam. The defendant is charged with simple assault and possession of a prohibited weapon.

Murder defendant Cinquan Cartledge refused to attend his arraignment.

A motion hearing for Alphonso Walker, who is charged with murdering two men, did not occur.

Judges denied zero releases.

In total there were 10 defendants whose cases were heard on June 1. You can read about each case on dcwitness.org.

Judge Sentences Murder Defendant to 10 Years in Prison

A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a murder defendant to serve 10 years in prison

William Alexander Marrouquin Gallardo pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for allegedly assaulting  Noe Alberto Gallardo Ponce on the 1600 block of New Jersey Avenue, NW on Nov. 26, 2018.

On June 1, Judge Neal Kravitz sentenced Marrouquin to serve 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release. Marrouquin is also ordered to pay $100 to a fund for victims of violent crime.

Victim impact statements were given to the judge but were not read out loud during the proceeding.

Motion Hearing Does Not Occur

A motion hearing for a murder defendant did not occur on June 1.

Alphonso Walker, 41, is charged with first-degree murder while armed with aggregating circumstances, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction and attempt to commit robbery while armed for allegedly shooting Dalonte Wilson, 23, and Antone Brown, 44. The double homicide occurred on April 25, 2018, on the 400 block of 61st Street, NE.

The hearing was scheduled to be heard in front of DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson but has yet to be rescheduled. The defendant has a status hearing scheduled on June 17.

Judge Dayson postponed Walker’s detention hearing on Jan. 13.

Murder Case Moves Forward

DC Superior Court judge pushed a case forward to decide if there is enough evidence for a murder defendant to stand trial.

Gary Massey is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of Gregory Mayo on the 700 block of Alabama Avenue, SE on March 25.

Massey’s attorney, Ronald Resetarits, asked Judge Neal Kravitz to schedule a preliminary hearing.

Massey recently had been treated for asthma while at the DC Jail.

The preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 25.

Judge Carries 3 Cases for Preliminary Hearings

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz pushed three cases scheduled for hearings on June 1 to later dates to decide if there is enough evidence for the defendants to stand trial.

Tyrone Williams is charged with assault with intent to commit robbery while armed with a metal object.

His hearing is scheduled for June 15.

Jakeem Pope is charged with second-degree burglary for going through a couples apartment but not stealing anything on March 29.

His hearing is scheduled for June 19.

Floyd Patterson is charged with possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.

His hearing is scheduled for June 24.

Murder Defendant Refuses to Attend Hearing in Another Case

A murder defendant who is charged in another case refused to attend his arraignment on June 1.

Cinquan Cartledge is charged with simple assault for throwing a “brownish liquid” at another inmate on Nov. 24, 2019.

Cartledge refused to attend his hearing, so DC Superior Court Judge Anita Josey-Herring rescheduled the hearing.

Cartledge is also awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction and assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in the shooting of Orlando Silver III, 37, on the 1300 block of Howard Road, SE, in 2016.

Cartledge was initially charged with first-degree murder while armed, first-degree murder while armed while committing or attempting to commit a robbery, robbery while armed, conspiracy to commit murder, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction and assault with a dangerous weapon.

He is scheduled to be sentenced for the assault and firearms conviction on June 12.

His arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 28.

Data Shows Violent Crime Increased During Stay-at-Home Order

For a little under two months, Washington, DC has been under a stay-at-home order because of the coronavirus pandemic. During that time, violent crime has continued to rise across the city.

According to data from a District of Columbia statistical analysis tool, violent crime increased from 223 incidents of violent crime in March, before the stay-at-home order was enacted on April 1, to 228 incidents in April and 241 incidents as of May 23. 

Even though homicides decreased by nearly 4 percent since the same time period in 2019, murders have increased. D.C. Witness has recorded 17 homicides in May, four more than April’s count (12) and five more than February and March (11). There were 15 homicides in January. As of May 31, there have been 66 homicides in Washington, DC in 2020.  

The homicide count includes three domestic violence-related homicides since April 1, according to D.C. Witness data. 

Unlike violent crime, data shows that property crime decreased. 

Before the stay-at-home order, police recorded more than 1770 incidents of property crime in March. That number decreased in April to a little more than 1600 incidents and approximately 938 incidents as of May 23, according to data from the statistical tool.  

After the stay-at-home order was lifted on April 29, several riots in Washington, DC from May 29-31 increased May’s count for both violent and property crimes. The riots spanned from unrest caused by the death of George Floyd by a Minneapolis, Minn. police officer on May 25. News reports state that the officer, who has now been fired and charged with murder, placed his knee on Floyd’s neck for more than eight minutes which resulted in his death.

During a press conference on June 1, Metropolitan Police Department Chief Peter Newsham said the MPD has arrested 88 people for crimes that vary from rioting, looting, burglary, destruction of property and other violations and felonies in relation to events over the weekend. 

According to Newsham, looting occurred throughout the city including the Georgetown area. There were also sounds of gunshots in Georgetown and the police are currently investigating shell casings that were found. No injuries were reported. 

“We will be out there again to make sure that the city is safe,” Newsham said in reference to a protest that occurred on May 31. “We can’t have people coming into our city destroying property and hurting people.”

Multiple fires were ignited around DC and several businesses were damaged on Saturday and Sunday. 

The chief said that more arrests will occur in relation to the riots. He is asking private businesses to review surveillance video and share any images of people destroying property or hurting other individuals. 

Newsham said that 18 police officers were hurt with one sustaining a serious leg injury from being hit with a brick. Thirty-eight police vehicles were damaged.

“We understand the right to protest, not to destroy the city,” DC Mayor Muriel Bowser told reporters at the conference. Bowser placed DC under a curfew on Sunday evening. 

Police are requesting the public’s help in identifying and locating approximately 17 more suspects. 

In addition to the arrests from rioting, D.C. Witness data shows that there have been more than 300 arrests since April 1. Most of the arrests resulted from firearms-possession offenses. 

Data shows that arrests in the District mostly resulted from firearms-related offenses, assault-related offenses and burglary throughout April and May. Several suspects were arrested for multiple crimes. 

Document: Homicide on Elvans Road, SE

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 2500 block of Elvans Road, SE.

According to a press release, officers located 25 year-old Richard Mitchell, a resident from Oxon Hill, Md., suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on May 31. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

The department is offering a reward of 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 about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

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Document: 2nd Victim Dies in Memorial Day Shooting

Another victim who was suffering from life threatening gunshot wounds died on May 30.

According to a press release, 19-year-old Willie Leon Brown succumbed to his injuries after being critically wounded in a shooting on March 25. Christopher Beckwith, Jr., 22, also died from injuries he sustained in the shooting that took place on the 1400 block of Fairmont Street, NW.

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating this case.

The department is offering a reward of 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 about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

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Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Attempted Rape

On May 29, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a suspect who they believe is connected to a rape attempt.

At approximately 10:24 a.m., the male suspect allegedly assaulted a female victim and then attempted to rape her on the 4600 block of B Street, SE.

The 35-year-old suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended by the police.

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Court Update: May 29

On May 29, judges at the DC Superior Courthouse released one inmate.

There was one hearing that was in relation to emergency releases because of COVID-19.

A judge decided to hold Brittney Marshall for a mental competency exam. She is charged with multiple misdemeanors, including attempted threats to do bodily harm, unlawful entry of private property and contempt. Marshall’s mental observation hearing is scheduled to occur on June 29.

A judge also decided not to amend Charles Wheeler’s sentence. Wheeler pleaded guilty to attempt to commit robbery in 2019.

One case was vacated, while a murder case was scheduled in error.

Judges denied requests for release for four defendants.

In total there were 13 defendants whose cases were heard on May 29. You can read about each case on dcwitness.org.

Defense to Speak with Jail Representative for Civil Lawsuit

A judge encouraged a defense attorney to get in contact with the attorney representing the DC Jail to speak with his client.

Khamari Perkins, 19, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 18-year-old Naseem Simpson on the 3000 block of 14th Street, NW on March 26.

Judge Juliet McKenna, encouraged Perkins’ attorney, Kevann Gardner to get in contact with the attorney representing the DC Jail in the civil suit to set up day of hearing phone calls with his client.

Gardner said he was unable to speak with Perkins, despite scheduling a call, because the jail was under staffed.

Gardner also requested another status hearing which was scheduled for June 15.