Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Carjacking and Kidnapping

On June 4, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a suspect who is believed to be connected to a armed carjacking, a firearm possession and kidnapping offenses.

According to a press release, the suspect pulled two handguns and attempted to take a victim’s vehicle. The victim refused and fled the scene. Then the suspect held another victim hostage in a business establishment on the block. No injuries were reported.

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Homicides Rise in May by More than 50 Percent

After a slight increase in April and no fluctuation in March or February, the homicide count in May rose by nearly 60 percent as of June 5.

There were 19 homicides in May, the highest count Washington, DC has experienced in 2020. According to D.C. Witness data, there were 12 homicides in April and 11 homicides in both March and February. In January D.C. Witness data showed that there were 15 homicides.

There have been 70 homicides in 2020 as of June 5. Data shows that there were also 70 homicides in Washington, DC in the same time period last year.

There were 15 gun-related homicides, two vehicular homicides and one homicide that resulted from arson in May.

Police have apprehended Kyle Alexander Wooden, Daniel Fleetwood and D’Aundrey Scott.

The Metropolitan Police Department counts 68 homicides, excluding a traffic fatality in which Wooden was arrested and charged with second-degree murder for the deaths of 81-year-old Donald Malloy and 79-year-old Mattie Young on May 31.

He has been released to home confinement as of June 2.

Fleetwood is being held at DC Jail without bail for charges connected to a domestic violence homicide of 26-year-old Shana Donahue.

Scott is also being held without bail for charges connected to the arson-related death of 62-year-old Darryl Finney.

3 Sentencing Hearings Rescheduled, 1 Defendant’s Probation Reinstated

Three of four sentencing hearings scheduled on June 5 did not occur.

The three sentencing hearings that did not occur were rescheduled for later in June and in August.

Dale Southerland’s sentencing was rescheduled to Aug. 21.

Southerland pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, possession of an unregistered firearm or unlawful possession of a firearm or destructive device and unlawful possession of ammunition.

Kobie Swint, who now is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 7, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon.

Defense counsel requested that Swint’s sentencing be rescheduled because the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency had not spoken with the defendant to give a pre-sentencing report.

The sentencing for Ronald Lynch was scheduled to June 12

Lunch is pending sentencing for a violation on his probation for a robbery conviction in 2015.

For the conviction, he was sentenced to four years in prison. The time was suspended and Lynch was only required to serve three years on probation.

Barrington Manners pleaded guilty to assault with the intent to commit robbery. He was sentenced to serve one year and a half in confinement but received credit for time served.

His probation was revoked because of non compliance, and he was incarcerated at DC Jail in February.

A judgment and commitment order was filed for jail time only on June 5. Manners’ probation was reinstated with credit for time served.

Crime Alerts: June 4-5

The Metropolitan Police Department sent out one crime alert between the hours of 8 p.m. on June 4 and 8 a.m. on June 5.

At 10:34 p.m., the police sent out an alert for a Robbery on the 3500 block of Hayes St, NE. Police are looking for three suspects. The first is a black male who is 5’3” tall with a dark complexion, wearing a black or grey jacket and grey jeans. The second suspect is a black male with a dark complexion, 5’3”, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black sweatpants. The third suspect is a black male with a heavy build, 5’3” who was seen wearing an orange sweater.

Court Update: June 4

Out of the 11 cases scheduled at the DC Superior Courthouse, judges released two defendants.

Kevin Minor is charged with violating a court protection order in a domestic violence case. Minor was released but must stay away from the two complainants and the residential building in which they reside.

Brandon Bacchus, who is charged with attempted threats to do bodily harm, violating a court protection order and unlawful entry onto private property, was released. He is ordered to wear a GPS monitoring device and was placed under the high intensity supervision program (HISP).

A judge also ordered a bench warrant for Angel White, who is charged with simple assault, destruction of property less than $1,000, felony bail violation, second-degree theft and prison breach.

All of the cases can be read at dcwitness.org.

Judge Releases Defendant Under Supervision and GPS Monitoring

A DC Superior Court judge released June 4 a defendant awaiting trial.

Brandon Bacchus is charged with attempted threats to do bodily harm, violating a court protective order and unlawfully entering private property.

Judge Judith Pipe ordered that Bacchus be placed under the high intensity supervision program (HISP) and GPS monitoring. She also filed a stay away order.

In the past, Bacchus pleaded guilty to charges including failure to appear in court, violating release conditions and a civil protection order, contempt of court protective order and burglary.

Bacchus’ next court appearance is scheduled for July 10.

Judges Orders Bench Warrant for Defendant

A defendant who has several pending charges failed to show at a hearing June 4, resulting in a DC Superior Court judge ordering a bench warrant for her arrest.

Angel White is charged with simple assault, destruction of property less than $1,000, a felony bail violation, second-degree theft, and prison breach.

The battery for her GPS device is dead, a representative from the pretrial services agency told the judge. White has not contacted her family recently.

Judge Continues Hearing to Give Defendant Time to Comply with Conditions

A DC Superior Court judge continued a hearing to give a defendant time to come into compliance with his probation conditions.

Kinnon Abdullah pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business. He received one year on probation.

Instead of holding Abdullah for not being in compliance, Judge Juliet McKenna set another hearing in August to give the defendant time to comply with his conditions.

According to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, Abdullah has not been in compliance with his probation conditions, including not checking in as directed, continues to miss curfew, and reports of a dead battery on his GPS monitor.

Abdullah did register as a gun offender.

Judge Releases Defendant with GPS Monitoring and Stay Away Order

A DC Superior Court judge allowed a defendant to be released while awaiting trial.

On June 4, Judge Judith Pipe ruled that Kevin Minor be put on GPS monitoring and ordered to stay away from the location of the complaining witnesses in a domestic violence case. He is charged with violating a court protection order.

Counsel suggested that Minor be released with a relative in addition to an order for Minor to stay away from two people and the residential buildings that they reside. However, attempts to verify an address for Minor’s cousin were unsuccessful.The court would not let Minor stay at his mother’s residence. The reason for why was unclear.

Minor’s next court appearance is scheduled for July 13.

A Judge Holds Off Changing Probation Conditions Without Defendant

A DC Superior Court judge decided not to decide the status of a defendant’s probation while he was not present.

Anthony Mason was convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction in 2019. He is currently serving out his sentence on probation.

The morning of Mason’s hearing he experienced a series of epileptic seizures. His defense attorney, John Armstrong, told Judge Juliet McKenna that his family was concerned and he is getting medical attention.

Armstrong requested a continuance.

Judge McKenna granted the continuance, saying that even though the defendant’s technical violations, including multiple reports of a dead battery in his GPS monitor and curfew violations, were concerning it would not be “fruitful” to make any decisions toward his probation while he was absent.

Mason has not been rearrested during the time he has been on probation.

Judge McKenna set Mason’s next hearing for June 11 to give the defendant time to get back into compliance with his probation conditions.

Document: Homicide Suspect Arrested

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department have made an arrest for a homicide that took place on June 3.

Around 10:26 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting on the 2700 block of Langston Place, SE, which is located in the Woodland neighborhood. They found Henry Hackett, a 39-year-old resident of Suitland, Md., suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Hackett was transported to a local hospital, but was ultimately pronounced dead.

Police arrested Raymond Davis, a 46-year-old resident of Southeast DC, later that day.

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Judge Keeps Defendant in Jail

DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe ruled to keep a defendant with health issues in jail on other charges.

Antonio Jacobs is accused of allegedly breaking into his brother’s house and assaulting him. Jacobs was living with his brother until he was kicked out. The brother called the police to escort Jacobs out.

Jacobs, who attended the hearing via telephone, is being held without bond for a a felony bail violation in 2020, a domestic violence simple assault case in 2019 and an animal cruelty case in 2017.

Jacobs received a $50 bail in a simple assault case in 2020. He had also been given 10 bench warrants, six of which were executed.

Jacobs’ defense attorney, Isaac Kurnnirickal, said the arresting officer said Jacobs was the only one of the two men who had visible injuries.

Kunnirickal unsuccessfully requested to place Jacobs on home confinement at his mother’s house while awaiting trial.

Kurnnirickal said Jacobs had ties to the community as well as mental and physical health issues, including anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. The lawyer said Jacobs is on two narcotic pain medicines.

Jacobs’ next court appearance is scheduled for July 22.

Document: 2 Suspects Arrested For Burglary

Two suspects have been arrested for a burglary that took place on June 3.

Around 2:26 a.m., two suspects forced their way into an establishment on the 2400 block of Franklin Street, NE, which is located in the Langdon neighborhood of Northeast DC.

They tried to take property, but were apprehended by responding officers.

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Judge Continues Case Pending Probation Hearing

A judge pushes a hearing in a case back because the defendant is set for another hearing to address a probation violation.

Georgio Hyles pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of ammunition, possession of an unregistered firearm and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device in 2019. He was also convicted of possession of an unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition in 2017.

During a hearing on June 4, DC Superior Court Judge Hiram Puig-Lugo continued the defendant’s case because he is scheduled for a probation show cause hearing on June 9 for the case he was sentenced for in 2020.

A notice of non-compliance was filed on May 18, according to DC Courts.

Court Update: June 3

DC Superior Court judges released two defendants on June 3.

James Lindsey, who pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license, was sentenced to six months on supervised release with conditions and DeAngelo Thomas was placed on home confinement.

Counsel agreed that a judge should not decide on any motions until Joseph Evans‘ competency is determined.

The first hearing in DC Court for Douglas Maiden’s assault charge finally happened after he was hospitalized in February.

A judge also denied the emergency release request for Hassan Thompson.

Murder Defendant Ravel Mills‘ initial ruling was also upheld by a judge. He is still being detained at DC Jail.

Eleven defendants’ cases were heard at DC Superior Court. Read about each case on dcwitness.org.

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