Judge Releases Defendant From Custody

A DC Superior Court judge released a defendant from custody on April 28.

Sergey Kochanov is charged with second-degree theft, defacing private property, destruction of property less than $1,000 and unlawful entry of private property. The charges are all misdemeanors.

After getting a Russian interpreter to translate, Judge Michael Ryan decided to release Kochanov with specialized release conditions to ensure the safety of the community and his return to court.

DC Courts did not indicate if Kochanov was released because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crime Alerts: April 27-28

Between the hours of 8 p.m. on April 27 and 8 a.m. on April 28, the Metropolitan Police Department dispatched two crime alerts.

The most recent alert was at 11:07 p.m. in relation to a stabbing that occurred on the 1300 block of Irving Street, NW. Police are looking for a black man wearing blue jeans, a black jacket and driving a Chevrolet Tahoe.

At 9:39 p.m. an alert was sent out in regards to two armed robberies, one on the 400 block of Brandywine Street, SE and the other at the intersection of 19th and L Street, NE. Police are looking for three black men wearing all black and masks, who were last seen heading northbound on 19th and M Street, NE.

Court Update: April 27

On April 27, judges at the DC Superior Courthouse released eight inmates.

One defendants’ bond review hearing was held in abeyance.

There were nine hearings that were not in relation to emergency releases because of COVID-19. Four were status hearings. One was an arraignment and three were trial readiness hearings that were all rescheduled due to the inability to have in court hearings. One hearing was for a person charged with being a fugitive from justice, the charge was dismissed.

Judges also denied the release of two inmates.

In total there were 21 defendants that had cases. A majority of the cases were for bond review hearings. You can read about each case on dcwitness.org.

Andre Dubose was denied his release from DC Jail on April 27.

Dubose is charged with first-degree murder while armed with a wooden object for allegedly assaulting 37-year-old Ahmad Simms on the 1800 Block of Q Street, SE on March 17, 2019.

Crime Alerts: April 27

Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. D.C. Witness was able to track one crime alert sent out from the Metropolitan Police Department.

The alert came at 4:25 p.m. in relation to a stabbing that occurred on the 1800 block of 3rd Street, NE. No lookout was released in relation to the stabbing.

Judge Releases Defendant Despite His Failure to Comply

A DC Superior Court judge released a defendant April 27 despite his record of not returning to court or obeying release conditions.

Mason Cousins pleaded guilty to threatening to kidnap or injure a person on Aug. 2, 2019.

Judge Todd Edelman released Cousins under the high intensity supervision program (HISP). However, Cousins was previously released to the HISP program on Aug.2, 2019.

Cousins was non compliant with his conditions and did not return for his sentencing date on Oct. 19, 2019 . A bench warrant was then issued for his arrest. He was re-arrested on Dec. 18, 2019.

Cousins filed for release because of the COVID-19 pandemic on April 23.

Cousins is scheduled for a motion hearing on June 18.

Defense Refuses to Hold Hearing without Defendant Present

A defense attorney would not make representations without his client present.

Tony Horne is charged with kidnapping.

Kevann Gardner, Horne’s attorney, said April 27 that he would not make representations without Horne present. Horne is currently in isolation and could not attend the virtual meeting.

Judge Todd Edelman order that the prosecution find out if Horne is available to speak or be part of his next hearing. He said that if Horne is not available for the next hearing, Gardner should be prepared to make representations.

A status hearing is scheduled for June 19.

Judge Carries Case to Hear DC Jail’s Course of Action

A DC Superior Court judge continued a status hearing to wait until the DC Jail provided the court with information on a defendant.

Gregory Toran is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.

Judge Todd Edelman required the jail to provide the court with information regarding a course of action in providing Toran with treatment while he is incarcerated.

According to DC Courts, Toran had a medical alert in February.

The case is continued until May 1.

Judge Not Available for 2 Hearings

A DC Superior Court judge was not available for two misdemeanor hearings on April 27.

Defendants Allen Brown and Kenneth Currie were returned to their jail units when Judge Michael Ryan was not available for their hearings.

It is unclear why Judge Ryan was unable to hear the cases.

Both men filed emergency motions to be released due to COVID-19 in early April.

Both men also had their cases continued on April 23 to see if parties could agree on release conditions. Both men are being held at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, DC’s psychiatric institution.

A hearing date has not been scheduled for either defendant as of Monday.

Judge Releases Defendant from Halfway House

A DC Superior Court judge released a defendant from a halfway house April 27.

Montel Simons pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.

Judge Robert Okun released Simons from the halfway house and allowed him to go home with the understanding that he will now be part of the high intensity supervision program (HISP).

Simons filed for release on April 14 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Simons is scheduled for sentencing on July 17.

Judge Releases Defendant Under HISP

A judge released a defendant under the high intensity supervision program (HISP) on April 27.

Perry Graham pleaded guilty to possession of an unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition on Nov. 19, 2019.

Judge Robert Okun granted Graham’s request for release from a halfway house and imposed release conditions through HISP.

Graham was released to a halfway house on Nov. 9, 2019

Graham is scheduled for sentencing on July 27.

Judge Releases Defendant Charged with Assault

A DC Superior Court judge released a defendant on April 27.

William Davis pleaded guilty to assault with significant bodily and simple assault for destroying his dentist’s computer and pushing a patient down as he left a dental office on Jan. 15.

Judge Todd Edelman released Davis into the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP).

Davis filed a motion for release because of the COVID-19 pandemic on April 21.

Davis is scheduled for sentencing on July 10.

Judge Releases Defendant with Multiple Misdemeanor Charges

A DC Superior Court judge released a defendant charged with multiple misdemeanors.

Muhammad Abubakor is charged with possession of a controlled substance cocaine and second-degree theft.

Judge Todd Edelman decided to release Abubakor into the High Intensity Supervision Program on April 27.

Abubakor filed an emergency motion for release because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abubakor is not scheduled for any hearings as of April 27.

Judge Orders DC Jail to Provide Care for Asthmatic Inmate

A DC Superior Court judge ordered April 27 that the DC Department of Correction (DC DOC), which includes the DC Jail, to provide a murder defendant with care for his underlying medical conditions.

Gary Massey is charged with first-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.

Judge Todd Edelman ordered the department to provide Massey with care for his asthma. The jail must provide a record of care by April 29. He also ordered that the jail provide a date for which Massey can receive vision care.

Massey filed a motion for release because of the COVID-19 pandemic on April 10. His motion was denied on April 21.

Massey is scheduled for a felony status conference on June 1.

Judge Releases Defendant After His Initial Release Was Revoked

On April 27, a DC Superior Court judge released a defendant after his initial release was revoked.

Mamadou Seck was found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction on Aug. 6, 2019. Seck’s hearing had been rescheduled three times because of a power outage at the DC Jail, a continuance for reasons that were not explained on the DC Courts’ website, and lack of an interpreter.

D.C. Witness previously reported that Seck was released to take care of an outstanding warrant in Virginia and was instructed to return to pretrial services after taking care of the warrant. However, on April 22 Seck’s release was revoked because of his inability to leave the jail.

Judge Todd Edelman released Seck with conditions imposed. It is unclear whether or not Seck is allowed to respond to his warrant in Virginia.

Seck filed a motion for release because of the COVID-19 pandemic on April 7.

A motion hearing is scheduled for July 7.

Judge Releases Inmate

A DC Superior Court judge released an inmate April 27 after his previous hearing was vacated.

Bernard Pringle is charged with distribution of a controlled substance for selling an undercover officer cocaine on November 6, 2019. He was also being held for a bail violation.

Judge Todd Edelman released Pringle with specific release conditions to follow. Pringle was originally scheduled to be heard on April 23 but had his hearing rescheduled to April 27.

According to Pringle’s motion for release, the defendant was released until he violated his bail in December of 2019. Pringle filed a motion from release from DC Jail due to the COVID-19 pandemic on April 21.

Pringle is scheduled for a felony status conference on July 7.

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