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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.

Police Arrest Defendant on New Charges

A defendant, who was previously free, was arrested by police on new charges prior to his pretrial show case hearing.

Earl Moore is charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle and possession of a prohibited weapon: brass knuckles.

On May 10, Moore was arrested by officers from the Metropolitan Police Department and charged with assault knowingly.

Even though he is not being held on the new charges, his bond was revoked in his open assault case.

A status hearing is scheduled for July 13.

Arraignment Rescheduled for August

An arraignment was rescheduled for August.

Joseph Hernandez is charged with simple assault and unlawful entry of private property.

Hernandez was supposed to be arraigned by a judge but the hearing was rescheduled to Aug. 21 instead.

Hernandez is currently released and has a citation to return to court.

Defendant Set for Release Continues to be Held

A defendant who was set to be released on May 21 is being held an extra day to address an arrest warrant.

Lorenzo McCallop is charged with unlawful entry of private property, second-degree theft and simple assault.

Judge Judith Pipe planned to release McCallop under the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP). His release conditions will also be addressed on May 22.

McCallop is scheduled for a status hearing on June 24.

Judge Denies Defendant’s Release

A DC Superior Court judge denied an assault defendant’s release on May 21.

Tyquell Fields is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for shooting a man who was in a car driving home on March 18.

Judge Todd Edelman denied Fields’ release. Fields filed an emergency motion for release because of the COVID-19 pandemic on May 6.

Judge Edelman also ordered that a full competency report be given to the court.

D.C. Witness previously reported that Fields’ was ordered to under go a mental exam.

Fields is scheduled for a mental observation hearing on June 22

Judge Releases Defendant

A DC Superior Court judge released a defendant on May 21.

Michael Dudley is charged with simple assault, failure to register as a sex offender and destruction of property less than $1,000.

Judge Todd Edelman released Dudley on May 21 under the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP).

D.C. Witness previously reported that pretrial services could not verify the address he would be living at after his release during a hearing on May 15. On May 6, Dudley didn’t qualify for release because an arrest warrant was not served.

Dudley filed an emergency motion for release on April 30.

A status hearing is scheduled for Aug. 20.

Document: Police Arrest Suspect in Burglary

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested May 20 a 48-year-old man for burglary two and destruction of property.

According to a press release, the suspect broke a basement window to gain entry into a bar on the 600 block of T Street, NW around 10 a.m.

The suspect is seen on camera taking assorted liquor bottles, alcohol products and a camera bag with a camera lens inside, according to court documents.

During the investigation, police recovered one full bottle of an Italian imported beer, Birra Dolomiti Pils. Two empty bottles of the same beer were in a park located near the crime scene. Police were not able to recover the camera bag or lens.

According to DC Superior Court, the suspect is facing misdemeanor charges for unlawful entry to private property, second-degree theft and destruction of property less than $1,000.

The suspect is scheduled for another hearing on Aug. 20. It is not clear if the suspect is being held or was released.

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Court Update: May 20

On May 20, judges at the DC Superior Courthouse released one inmate.

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

A judge ordered the Office of the Attorney General of DC to turn over Christen Wingfield’s medical record to his attorney. Wingfield is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

David Penn was sentenced to serve 16 months in jail but was given credit for the time he had already served which resulted in his release. He will serve three years on supervised release. Penn pleaded guilty to unauthorized use of a vehicle.

Seven hearings were rescheduled.

Three bench warrants were issues for defendants.

Two status hearings were rescheduled.

One non-jury trial was also rescheduled.

Judges denied one release.

In total there were 15 defendants whose cases were heard on May 20. You can read about each case on dcwitness.org.

Crime Alerts: May 20

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

The most recent alert was sent out at 7:08 p.m. for a robbery that took place on the 200 block of 51st Street, NE. Police are looking for two black males, one suspect wearing a black hoodie with grey pants. The other suspect wearing an orange hoodie.

An alert was sent out at 5:35 p.m. for a shooting that occurred on the 300 block of Anacostia Road, SE.

Judge Reschedules Three Hearings

A DC Superior Court judge rescheduled three hearings for two defendants and one convicted felon on May 20.

Judge Rainey Brandt rescheduled two pre-trial show cause hearings and one probation hearing.

Jordan Copes was sentenced to serve six months in jail, two years on probation, three years of supervised release and he has to pay $100 to the Victim’s of Violent Crimes Fund after pleading guilty to attempt to commit robbery on Jan. 17, 2017.

Copes probation hearing will now be heard on Aug. 19.

Davon Warren is charged with distribution of a controlled substance, PCP, which is a drug that causes hallucinations.

Warren’s hearing was scheduled in error and was rescheduled for June 12.

Allen Obrien is charged with robbery while armed with a knife for stealing a man’s iPhone 7 while at the Congress Heights metro station.

Obrien’s did not appear in court but remains on GPS monitoring. His hearing was rescheduled for June 12.