Brandt released 20 defendants, postponed one case and held eight defendants in jail. She also ordered two defendants to turn themselves into authorities in other jurisdictions.
Devon Young Jr., who is charged with first-degree child sex abuse, and Isaac Onazi, who is charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, were among those held in detention.
There were also some instances of disruptive behavior, including one defendant yelling expletives at the judge.
A wide range of charges were brought before the court, including sexual assault, illegal weapon possession and drug offenses.
While there were defendants who attended their hearings in person, most attended virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The prosecution offered June 8 a defendant who is currently being held at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, DC’s psychiatric institution, a plea deal.
Joseph Chambers is charged with shoplifting, unlawful entry and a bail violation.
During the mental observation hearing, counsel agreed that Chambers should proceed with a mental exam before making any decisions on the prosecution’s offer.
Another mental observation hearing is scheduled for July 8. Chambers is expected to make a decision on the plea at the next hearing.
A DC Superior Court judge denied June 8 a murder defendant’s request to replace his attorney and for release.
Gabriel Brown is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Tyrone Johnson, 24 on the 2300 block of Pennsylvania Ave, SE. He is also charged with conspiracy, armed robbery, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, armed carjacking, unauthorized use of a vehicle, assault with significant bodily injury while armed and assault with a dangerous weapon.
Brown expressed his upset with being kept out of general population and separated from his friend and the other defendant in Johnson’s death, Antonio Upshaw.
However, as Judge Todd Edelman pointed out, the separation order came from the Department of Corrections, not the court.
Brown also expressed his discontent with not being released thus far. He was charged with murder in March 2019.
Edelman argued that Kevin Irving, Brown’s defense attorney, appears to be doing everything he can for the defendant, denying the request for a new attorney.
A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant who was convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction to the mandatory minimum of one year in prison as well as three years on supervised release.
As part of a plea agreement, Tre’ Jackson’s other charges were dropped.
Judge Todd Edelman noted that Jackson, 26, has a lengthy criminal history that includes juvenile offenses; however, he has been cooperative, pleaded guilty, accepts responsibility for his actions and has not been convicted of any violent felonies.
As conditions of his supervised release, Jackson is required to obtain his GED, receive mental health counseling, obtain vocational training or employment and register as a firearms offender.
On June 8, DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman denied a defendant’s request to be released in light of health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Melvin Henderson is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, robbery and fourth-degree sex abuse.
Henderson has unsuccessfully requested release twice due to coronavirus related concerns in April and a request for release to go to a funeral in May.
He also withdrew his request to replace his attorney, Andrew Ain, his third court appointed lawyer.
A man convicted of simple assault was sentenced to serve 18 months on probation.
Wayne Robinson pleaded guilty to simple assault and second-degree theft in February. He was sentenced to 180 days in prison for the assault charge and 90 days for the theft charge, but the time for both charges was suspended.
Robinson will also have to pay $50 to the Victims of Violent Crime Act (VVCA) fund and undergo drug and alcohol testing, enter a drug and alcohol treatment programs, maintain or seek employment, and adhere to a stay away order.
According to his sentence, probation may be unsupervised after one year along with successful completion of treatment services and payment to the fund.
According to court documents, Robinson stole a victim’s car key and placed his hands around the victim’s neck.
A man who was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon was released on his own personal recognizance June 8.
There are conditions attached to his release. The suspect is ordered to stay way from the victim.
The suspect was arrested on June 5 after having an argument with the victim on the 1800 block of Central Place, NE. According to a press release, the suspect allegedly struck the victim with a rock and a stick.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested June 5 a juvenile for aggravated assault while armed.
After responding to reports of gunshots, officers located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries, according to a press release.
The case remains under investigation.
Anyone with information should call the police at 202-727-9099 or text the Department’s Text Tip Line — 50411. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.
Officers with the Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a homicide that took place on the 1300 block of Brentwood Road, NE on June 6.
According to a press release, officers located 18-year-old Marquis Harrod suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died on the scene.
The department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or other homicide cases in Washington, DC. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may also be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.
A suspect was arrested on June 5 in connection with a burglary offense.
Arthur Russell Cannon, 57, was arrested for burglarizing a business establishment. The incident took place on the 800 block of O Street, NW.
According court documents, a restaurant owner observed the suspect entering the restaurant through the storage unit via surveillance footage earlier that day.
The suspect was released on personal recognizance. He is scheduled for a hearing on Sept. 4.
Two suspects were arrested for assault with dangerous weapon offenses on June 5. Metropolitan Police Department officers arrested a 22-year-old male and a 17-year-old female juvenile in accordance with the offenses.
Both suspects were arrested by police following a physical confrontation on the 3600 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. The male suspect allegedly assaulted the victim with a bat, and the female juvenile allegedly utilized a knife in the altercation.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment for non-life threatening injuries.
On June 5, detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department and Special Agents from the FBI’s Washington Field Office arrested a woman who is suspected of distributing child pornography.
According to a press release, between April 4 and June 5, the 29-year-old suspect distributed media files via social media containing child pornography and arranged to travel across state lines with the intent to engage in a sexual encounter with a minor.
The suspect’s initial hearing at the DC Superior Courthouse was on June 6. Another hearing date has not been scheduled as of June 8.
Between the hours of 8 p.m. on June 7 and 8 a.m. on June 8, the Metropolitan Police Department sent out seven crime alerts.
The most recent alert was sent out at 12:43 a.m. for a robbery on the 3100 block of 16th Street, SW. Police are looking for a black male who was seen wearing a black shirt and possibly armed.
Another alert was sent out at 12:42 a.m. for a robbery at the intersection of Martin Luther King Avenue, SE and Mellon Street, SE. Police are looking for three to four teenage black male juveniles who are in their early teens.
Another robbery alert was sent out at 12:41 a.m. The incident occurred on the 1500 block of Columbia Road, NW. Police are looking for a black male last seen wearing a black shirt who is possibly armed.
At 11:47 p.m. on June 7, police sent out an alert for a stabbing on the 1500 block of Benning Road, NE. Police are looking for a black male who is between 5’8″-5’10”, who was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.
A crime alert was sent out at 11:10 p.m. for a robbery on the 1400 block of Perry Place, NW. Police do not have a description of the suspect.
At 10:53 p.m., police sent out an alert for a shooting on the 1800 block of Q Street, SE. police are looking for a champagne colored Nissan Altima.
At 10:06 p.m., police sent an alert out about a stabbing that occurred on the 1300 block of Alabama Avenue, SE. Police do not have a description of the suspect.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are looking for suspects connected to nine crimes throughout Washington, DC from May 30-June 4.
According to press releases sent by the MPD, police are searching for suspects and vehicles in connection to the following crimes:
Robbery
Police are looking for a suspect involved in a robbery on the 500 block of K Street, Northwest on May 31.
Burglary
The MPD is seeking assistance in identifying suspects and a vehicle in reference to an armed burglary on June 4 on the 1900 block of 16th Street, Southeast.
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Police notified the public that they are looking for suspects involved in a burglary offense at the 5000 block of Benning Road, SE on June 4. Suspects stole property from a business and fled the scene.
A suspect is being sought in connection to a burglary offense on the 3200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE on June 3. The suspect took property from a business establishment and fled the scene.
On June 2, a suspect stole property from a business located on the 2800 block of Alabama Avenue, SE.
On May 30, suspects stole property from an establishment at the 200 block of M Street, SE and fled the scene.
Theft
During the early morning hours of June 3, two suspects approached DC Fire Department employees on the 1800 block of 23rd Street, SE. The suspects pulled a gun and demanded equipment from a DC Fire Department vehicle. The suspects fled the scene in a stolen vehicle. They did not obtain any property.
The police are also requesting the public’s help in locating and identifying suspects and a vehicle connected to a stolen auto offense on the 900 block of 7th Street, NE. According to a press release, during the late evening hours on June 2, a suspect picked up another suspect in a stolen vehicle.
Armed Robbery
Police are looking for a suspect involved in an armed robbery of an establishment on the 4800 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE and on the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE on June 4.
The MPD also compiled photos and videos obtained from surveillance footage from people committing criminal offenses in the District during May and June.
Police request that anyone with information on these suspects or events contact the department at 202-727-9099. Tips can be sent to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.
