Court Denies Felon’s Request for Transfer to Psych Ward

On June 11, DC Superior Court Judge Jose Lopez denied a convicted felon to be transferred to a psychiatric ward.

Victor Purdie, 56, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2017. Police arrested him for assaulting 57-year-old Richard Lewis after an altercation between the two outside of Union Station on the 100 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NE. Lewis succumbed to his injuries on Jan. 6, 2017.

Purdie has been held at a facility in Springfield, Mo.

Purdie asked to be transferred to the John Howard Psychiatric ward in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in DC.

Purdie’s defense attorney, Sweta Patel, said he is dissatisfied with the treatment he is being provided for his mental health issues at the Missouri institute. Purdie previously transferred from a Texas facility because the proper medication for his condition wasn’t available.

Judge Lopez said the court has no authority to fulfill Purdie’s request. He also said Purdie did not meet the necessary requirements to be designated as mentally incompetent.

The hearing was originally scheduled to convene on March 2 but was pushed back to June 11 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Judge Releases Most Defendants During Presentment Hearings

A DC Superior judge released all but one of the 13 defendants whose cases were presented to the court on June 11.

Judge Rainey Brandt decided to hold Delonte King, who is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, in preventative detention.

A variety of charges were brought before the court, including unlawful entry, destruction of property, simple assault and more.

Some of the people involved in the hearings were present virtually due to circumstances with the COVID-19 pandemic. There were some technical difficulties, as there have been in previous days during the hearings, but the issues were ultimately resolved.

Defendant Considers Plea Agreement

A DC Superior Court judge granted a defendant’s request for time to consider a plea agreement.

Tywone Sommers was brought before the court regarding two different cases. In the more recent one, he is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.

The defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing and requested to take time to consider a plea agreement, which Judge Todd Edelman granted.

Sommers is also awaiting sentencing for an earlier case, in which he is charged with receiving stolen property over $1,000, unauthorized use of a vehicle, fleeing a law enforcement officer, driving recklessly, destroying property less than $1,000, leaving after colliding and driving without a permit. In February, he pleaded guilty to three of the charges.

As part of a plea agreement with the prosecution, the other charges were dropped.

Sommers’ next hearing is scheduled for July 22.

Document: Police Arrest 2 Suspects for Burglary

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested two suspects who are connected to a burglary on June 10.

According to a press release, the suspects entered an occupied residence on the 1300 block of Orren Street, NE on June 9. Once inside the residence an altercation occurred between the suspects and multiple residents.

A gun was used to threaten the residents, according to the release.

Both suspects, a 20 year old and a 28 year old, were arrested for burglary. The older suspect was also arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon.

The case is still being investigated.

Anyone with information about the incident should call police at (202) 727-9099 or text the Department’s Text Tip Line — 50411. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in this case or any crime committed in the District of Columbia.

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Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Assault

On June 10, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a suspect who is connected to a violent assault with a gun.

According to a press release, officers responded to the 4600 block of Hillside Road, SE after hearing gunshots. The officers found two victims suffering from a gunshot wound. The victims were treated at a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

The 25-year-old suspect was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon.

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Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Several Offenses

On June 10, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a male suspect who is connected to several violent assaults.

The 32-year-old suspect allegedly stabbed two victims on the 2000 block of 14^th Street, NW on June 7 and the 2600 block of 14^th Street, NW on June 6.

The suspect was arrested for two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon.

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Crime Alerts: June 10-11

Between the hours of 8 p.m. on June 10 and 8 a.m. on June 11, the Metropolitan Police Department sent out three crime alerts for shootings in Northeast DC.

The most recent crime alert was sent out at 3:44 a.m. for a shooting on the 200 block of E Street, NE.

A crime alert for another shooting was sent a little more than an hour before at 2:27 a.m. The incident occurred on the 900 block of 47th Place, NE.

A little under an hour before that another alert was sent at 1:49 a.m. for a shooting on the 1200 block of Raum Street, NE.

Police do not have descriptions of any of the suspects connected to any of the shootings.

Anyone with information about the shootings should call 911. Please do not take any other action.

Judge Releases Nearly 1/3 of Defendants During Initial Hearings

A DC Superior Court judge heard 23 presentment hearings on June 10, releasing 17 defendants and holding six.

DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt heard an array of different charges, including carjacking, theft and assault.

Bradley Middleton, charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and assault with a dangerous weapon, and Daquan Carson, charged with first-degree burglary, were among those Brandt chose to hold.

Some defendants appeared virtually before the court due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The hearings were interrupted by some technical difficulties but court and jail staff were able to resolve them..

Defendant Scheduled for Another Hearing

A defendant connected to a burglary is being held without bail.

Ryan Harding is charged with second-degree burglary. DC Superior Judge Judge Rainey Brandt initially placed him in preventative detention on April 17.

Harding was not present for his hearing on June 10.

During the hearing defense counsel requested a hearing so that the judge can decide if there is enough evidence to go to trial.

DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman agreed. Standard protective orders were approved. D.C. Witness could not verify any more specifics to those orders.

Harding is scheduled for a hearing on June 17.

Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Assault with Weapon

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a suspect for an assault with a dangerous weapon offense on June 9.

According to a press release, officers found a victim on the 1700 block of 16th Street, SE earlier that day suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The 26-year-old suspect faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a pistol outside a home or business, possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful discharge of a firearm, felon in possession and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

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Document: Police Arrest Man for Child Sex Abuse

A Washington, DC man was arrested and charged with first-degree child sex abuse on June 7.

The arrest is in relation to an incident that occurred on May 27 in which the 18-year-old male defendant approached a female, who was 10 years old, in an apartment complex on 3600 block of Hayes Street, NE. The victim was carrying multiple bags.

According to a court documents, the victim told the suspect that she was leaving the home of one parent to go live with another. The suspect offered to help carry her items. The victim followed the suspect into another apartment building.

The suspect allegedly grabbed the victim’s private parts and forcibly engaged in sexual relations.

Police later apprehended the suspect, along with three other people, on June 7 for driving a green Honda that was presumably stolen. An unregistered weapon was also found in the car. The suspect also told police that he took a bag with a Playstation console in it.

The defendant is being detained at a department of youth rehabilitation services facility. He is scheduled for a hearing on Aug, 4.

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Judge Releases Defendant with Conditions

DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun released a defendant with GPS monitoring and stay away orders on June 10.

Sulleman Harrington is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed, destruction of property less than $1,000 and simple assault.

The case was continued from another hearing on June 5. The judge and counsel discussed releasing Harrington to a shelter, but there was concern over if he could charge his GPS monitoring device. It was determined that he could do so.

On June 5, DC Superior Court Judge Anita Josey-Herring chose to hold Harrington, so an address for his release could be verified.

Mental Observation Hearing Cancelled

A mental observation hearing that was scheduled to occur on June 10 did not happen.

Amber Ste. Marie is charged with violating a protective order.

Her hearing was scheduled for 10:30 a.m. in courtroom 118. However, it was cancelled.

Document: Police Investigate Homicide in Capitol Hill Neighborhood

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the 1000 block of 15th Street, SE on June 9.

According to a press release, officers responded to reports of a shooting and located 22-year-old Trevon Williams in his car on the 1500 block of K Street, SE. He was unconscious and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died on the scene.

Another male victim was also suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment for non-life threatening injuries.

The department is offering up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other case in Washington, DC. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to 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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Crime Alerts: June 9-10

The Metropolitan Police Department sent out four crime alerts from 8 p.m. on June 9 to 8 a.m. on June 10.

The most recent alert was sent at 3:13 a.m. for a robbery on the 3700 block of Jamison Street NE.

A little more than two hours before, another alert was sent out at 1:03 a.m. for an unarmed carjacking on the 6000 block of 14th Street, NW. Police are looking for a silver Toyota Rav4 with a Maryland license plate: 9CP0662. Police say the car was last seen occupied by a black male.

An alert of a shooting was sent at 10:14 p.m. on June 9. The incident occurred on the 1700 block of 16 Street, SE.

Another alert of a shooting was sent at 10:12 p.m. on the 1500 Block of K Street, SE. Police are looking for a blue four-door sedan.

Anyone with information on these incidents should call 911. Please do not take any other action.

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