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Judge Finds Probable Cause

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz found probable cause May 28 that a suspect committed a felony kidnapping.

Andrew Jackson is charged with kidnapping while armed with a gun.

Jackson was not able to attend the hearing that was request by his lawyer. The reasons Jackson’s presence was waived is unknown. Judge Kravitz denied a motion to continue the hearing and wait for Jackson to be able to attend.

A grand jury indictment as not been secured as of May 28.

Jackson is scheduled for another hearing on Aug. 11.

Crime Alerts: May 28

Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., the Metropolitan Police Department sent out three crime alerts.

The most recent alert was sent out at 5:28 p.m. for a robbery that occurred on the 200 block of Division Avenue, NE. Police are looking for three juvenile black males. One suspect was wearing a sweater. The suspects were last seen heading westbound on the 200 block of Division Avenue, NE.

Another alert was sent out at 4:36 p.m. for a shooting that occurred on the 1500 block of Meridian Place, NW. Police are looking for a black male wearing a red hoodie, black jeans and blue shoes.

An alert was sent out at 2:02 p.m. for a shooting that occurred on the 1700 block of 8th Street, NW.

Judge Discharges Probation Hearing

A defendant was not required to be at a hearing to assess the status of his probation.

Mark Shubin is serving three years on probation after pleading guilty to second-degree burglary on Oct. 16, 2019. Shubin was also ordered to pay $2,427 in restitution, serve three years on supervised released, get his GED, enroll in anger management courses, maintain sobriety from all drugs and alcohol, get a job, wear a GPS-tracking device and get a mental health evaluation.

On May 19, a non-compliance motioned was filed. However, Judge Heide Herrmann did not penalize Shubin for his non-compliance.

There are no future hearings scheduled for Shubin

Defense Asks For Evidentiary Hearing

On May 28, a defense attorney asked a DC Superior Court judge for an evidentiary hearing.

Timothy Jordan is charged with second-degree theft and unlawful entry of a motor vehicle.

Judge Juliet McKenna granted the request.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 2.

Judge Discharges Show Cause Hearing

After a notice of noncompliance was filed against a defendant, a judge decided to not hold a defendant accountable at a pretrial show cause hearing on May 28.

Clifton Clinton is charged with robbery for stealing two key fobs and a key from a woman on Feb. 4.

Judge Heide Herrmann ordered that Clinton abide by the conditions of his release.

No further hearings have been scheduled.

Judge Orders Prosecution to Keep Defense Updated

A DC Superior Court judge ordered the prosecution to keep a defense attorney updated on his client’s medical records.

David Randolph is charged with second-degree burglary.

Judge Juliet McKenna ordered that the prosecution provide Randolph’s attorney, Amy Phillips, with his medical records.

The prosecution also agreed to turn over discovery evidence to Phillips by June 1.

A preliminary hearing is schedule for June 3.

Murder Defendant Refuses to Attend Hearing

A murder defendant refused to attend his hearing on May 28

Jonathan Winston, 30, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the shooting deaths of 26-year-old Sean Shuler, 26-year-old Javon Abney and 24-year-old Tyrik Hagood on the 1500 block of Fort Davis Place, SE. 

Kevin Irving, Winston’s defense attorney, was able to waive the defendant’s presence at the hearing because Winston would not to leave his cell.

Judge Juliet McKenna ordered the Office of the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to provide Winston’s attorney with up to date medical records.

Winston’s co-defendant, Rakeem Willis, is also charged with first-degree murder while armed.

Willis is scheduled for a felony arraignment on June 17.

A felony status conference is scheduled for July 24.

Judge Denies Release

On May 28, a DC Superior Court judge denied a defendant’s release after he was arrested for not attending another hearing.

Keith Sheppard pleaded guilty to third-degree sexual abuse, misdemeanor sex abuse of a child and one count of receiving stolen property on May 31, 2019.

Judge Julie Becker denied Sheppard’s release after Sheppard was arrested on May 27 for not attending his April 23 pretrial show cause hearing. A bench warrant was issued.

Judge Becker decided to set another hearing in front of Judge Craig Iscoe.

A pretrial show cause hearing is scheduled for July 8.

Document: Police Arrest Juveniles for Multiple Robbery and Carjacking Offenses

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested two juveniles for multiple robbery and carjacking offenses on May 27.

According to a press release, the juveniles are allegedly connected to an armed carjacking offense on May 25. The suspects also approached two victims who were sitting in a vehicle on the 4900 block of North Capitol Street, NE. The suspects threatened the victims with a gun and took the vehicle.

The older juvenile was also arrested for robbery offenses that occurred on the 1500 block of Upshur Street, NW on May 25, on the 100 block of Franklin Street, NE on May 18, and on 1700 block of Park Road, NW and the 1300 block of Newton Street, NE on April 6.

The juvenile is also connected to an armed robbery offense on the 100 block of Franklin Street, NE on May 18.

On May 18, both juvenile suspects are also allegedly connected to an assault with the intent to rob incident that occurred on May 18 on the 4600 block of Arkansas Avenue, NW. One of the juveniles allegedly threatened a victim with a handgun, assaulted the victim and attempted to take the victim’s property.

The younger juvenile was also arrested for another assault with the intent to rob offense that took place on the 2800 block of 8th Street, NE on May 17. According to the release, the juvenile suspects approached and assaulted a victim with a bat. The case remains under investigation.

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Document: Police Arrest Suspect Connected to Infant Stabbing

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a suspect May 27 for assault with the intent to kill and child cruelty offenses.

According to a press release, officers responded to a report of a stabbing on the 1700 block of Benning Road, NE. At the location, officers found a two-year-old girl suffering from multiple stab wounds. The girl was taken to an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. A knife was recovered as well.

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Document: Suspect Arrested in Assault Offense

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

According to a press release, the suspect allegedly attempted to stab the victim during a verbal altercation on the 3200 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. The incident occurred early in the morning.

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Court Update: May 27

On May 27, judges at the DC Superior Courthouse did not release any inmates.

One hearing was in relation to an emergency motion for release because of COVID-19.

Four hearings were also continued to another day.

Judge Rainey Brandt denied John Leach‘s second request for release because of COVID-19. He is charged robbery, first-degree theft and second-degree theft for stealing a man’s wallet on June 24, 2019.

In total there were five defendants. You can read about each case on dcwitness.org.

Defense Asks For More Time

DC Superior Court Judge Juliet McKenna decided May 27 to continue a hearing so a defendant could decide if he wanted to accept a pre-indictment plea offer.

Kwalik Dorsey is charged with armed robbery for his alleged involvement in the theft of a backpack, an Iphone and a Xbox from a victim on Feb. 26.

Dorsey is being held without bail.

Another hearing is scheduled for June 23.