Probation Hearing Cancelled for Noncompliant Defendant

A probation show cause hearing did not happen as scheduled on June 12.

Jaqueline Robinson was sentenced to 60 days in confinement for simple assault. The time was suspended and she was given four month of probation. According to the terms of her probation, Robinson was required to receive drug treatment, a mental health evaluation and treatment by the Court Services & Offender Supervision Agency. She was also instructed to partake in a domestic violence intervention program.

A notice of noncompliance was issued on March 16.

A probation show cause hearing was scheduled for June 12. However, it was cancelled due to a court emergency/inclement weather.

Robinson’s next hearing is scheduled for Aug. 28.

Documents: Homicide on E Street

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 200 block of E Street, NE.

According to a press release, officers found 18-year-old Saige Ballard suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

A male victim, who was suffering from a gunshot wound, was also located. The male received treatment from non-life threatening injuries at a local hospital.

The department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. Anyone with information should contact that police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information can also be sent to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

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Document: Homicide on Jay Street

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred on June 11.

According to a press release, officers responded to the 4700 block of Jay Street, NE after receiving a report on sounds of gunfire. At the location, the police found 32-year-old Kevin Redd suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

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

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Warrant Issued for No-Show Defendant

A defendant failed to show up for his probation show cause hearing on June 11.

Back in December 2019, Damani Sanders was sentenced to 24 months in confinement. The time was suspended, and he was required to serve five years of probation for attempting to commit robbery and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business.

After not complying with the conditions of his probation, Sanders was notified to return to court on May 5. There, he was released under high intensity supervision program (HISP) with GPS monitoring.

Another notice of noncompliance was issued on June 2, and Sanders was ordered to return to court on June 11. However, he did not show up.

Judge Rainey Brandt issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Assault with Weapon

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a suspect on June 11 for cutting a victim with a sharp object.

According to a press release, the suspect and the victim were engaged in a physical altercation on the 1100 block of 3rd Street, NE. The victim was transferred to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

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Crime Alerts: June 11

Between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on June 11 the Metropolitan Police Department sent out one crime alert for a robbery.

At 4:23 p.m., the police alerted the public of a robbery on the 3800 block of Georgia Ave, NW. Police are looking for four to five black males who are aged in their 20s. The suspects are between 5’4″ and 5’5″ with dark complexion. They were last seen headed southbound on the 3800 block of Georgia Ave.

If anyone has information on this incident call 911.

Judge Allows Defendant to Remain Released

A DC Superior Court judge decided not to hold a defendant, who wasn’t complying with the terms of his probation, in jail.

Mark Franklin served nearly four months in jail for attempted threats to do bodily harm.

While on probation, he was instructed to report to Court Services & Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) for check in.

However, a notice of noncompliance was filed on May 26.

According to DC Courts, Franklin has recently resumed contact with CSOSA. Judge Rainey Brandt allowed him to remain released.

Franklin’s next hearing is scheduled for July 9.

Defendant Held in Jail for Not Complying

A DC Superior Court judge detained June 11 a defendant who was not complying with the terms of his probation.

Kenneth Cunningham was charged with robbery, carrying a dangerous weapon outside a home or business and assaulting a police officer.

He was on probation. However, after multiple notices of noncompliance were filed, Judge Rainey Brandt chose to detain him pending his next hearing, which is scheduled for July 23.

Defendant Asks to Withdraw Guilty Plea

A defendant made a motion to withdraw his guilty plea on June 11.

Terry Marbury is charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, unlawfully possessing a firearm, unlawfully possessing ammunition, possessing a controlled substance and possessing an open container of alcohol.

DC Superior Court Judge Jose Lopez instructed the defendant to stay in contact with his counsel. His request to withdraw his guilty plea will be addressed at a later date.

Marbury’s next hearing will be scheduled for either July 23 or July 30.

Prosecution Extends Plea Offer

The prosecution in an assault case extended a plea deal to the defendant.

Larry Debose is charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon – one with a machete and the other with a sword.

Judge Todd Edelman allowed the hearing to be rescheduled to give Debose an opportunity to accept the plea agreement.

He was not at the hearing because his presence was waived.

Debose’s next hearing is scheduled for June 25.

Judge Adds Conditions to Defendant’s Release After Violation

A DC Superior Court judge decided to release a defendant on June 11.

Alexander Day is charged with his violating release conditions for a domestic violence case.

Judge Judith Pipe chose to release him with conditions that include GPS monitoring. He was also given a warning on the record.

Day’s next hearing is scheduled for July 24.

Judge Holds Defendant in Jail

A DC Superior Court judge chose not to release a defendant.

Omara Hussein is charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct and attempted threats to do bodily harm. According to court documents, Hussein engaged in unruly conduct and assaulted a police officer outside of a homeless shelter in Northwest DC after being told that she was not permitted inside.

The defense counsel asked that he be released, but Judge Robert Okun denied the request.

Hussein requested release from the DC Jail because of the COVID-19 pandemic on May 27.

Hussein’s next court date is scheduled for June 18.

Judge Doesn’t Revoke Defendant’s Probation

On June 11, a DC Superior Court judge ruled against the Court Services & Offender Supervision Agency’s request to revoke a defendant’s probation.

Anthony Mason was brought before the court regarding two different cases. In one, he was charged with armed robbery and ultimately pleaded guilty. In the other, he was charged with unlawfully possessing a firearm, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home/business, possessing an unregistered firearm, unlawfully possessing ammunition, possessing a large capacity ammunition feeding device and possessing a controlled substance.

He pleaded guilty to two charges. As part of a plea agreement with the prosecution, his other charges were dismissed.

The probation officer and and the prosecutor asked that Mason’s probation be revoked on June 4. However, during the hearing, Judge Judith Smith denied the request. The reason why she denied the request was not clear.

Mason’s next court date is scheduled for July 8.

Judge Modifies Defendant’s Release Conditions

A DC Superior Court judge allowed a defendant’s release conditions to be modified on June 11.

Ronald Hobby is charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance while armed and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home/business.

On March 17, Judge Heidi Herrmann, on behalf of Judge Rainey Brandt, allowed the defendant to be released under high intensity supervision program.

After being found to be in compliance with his release conditions, Brandt granted the defense’s motion to modify Hobby’s release conditions. It is unclear what modifications were made.

Murder Defendant Requests More Time to Review Evidence

A defense attorney requested to continue his client’s hearing to review new evidence.

The defendant, 19-year-old Mequan Carthens, was arrested on March 26. He is charged with second-degree murder of 36-year-old Lagioria Brinkley in the 1900 block of 16th Street, SE on March 20.

Carthens’ presence was waived for the hearing on June 11.

Defense attorney Kevann Gardner said that he requested the continuation because the prosecution recently provided additional video evidence that has not yet been shared with Carthens due to DC Jail restrictions.

Gardner said that he is working with the jail to deliver the new evidence to Carthens.

Judge Todd Edelman granted Carthens’ counsel the continuation, which has been rescheduled from June 11 to June 18.

Carthens remains in confinement without bail.

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