A defense attorney missed a bond review hearing for his client on May 26.
Theophilus Agedah is charged with threats to do bodily harm for threatening to shoot a metro bus driver on Christmas Day in 2018.
Agedah’s attorney, Alvin Thompson, was unable to attend the hearing so Judge Julie Becker rescheduled the hearing for May 29.
Agedah is currently being held at the DC Jail, but his bond is set for $40.
Four people were killed over the Memorial Day holiday weekend from the evening of May 22-May 25. Homicides over the weekend doubled the amount that occurred in 2019.
The victims include:
All of the homicides stemmed from shootings. One victim was a woman.
The homicides occurred in Southeast and Northwest, DC. Police have not apprehended any suspects.
There were two homicides in Washington, DC in 2019, including a stabbing and a shooting that took place in Southeast, DC, over the holiday weekend.
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On May 22, judges at the DC Superior Courthouse released three inmates.
There were three hearings that were in relation to emergency releases because of COVID-19.
One bench warrant was issued for Darius Mcknight who didn’t show up for his probation show cause hearing.
Olivia Cartwright-Cole probation show cause hearing was continued so the defendant could get into compliance with her release conditions.
The 28 year old is charged with second-degree murder while armed. She allegedly stabbed 24-year-old Joel David Midgett on the 200 block of K Street, NW in 2015. Cole is a transgender woman.
Cole is scheduled for a felony status conference on June 26.
Two co-defendant’s status hearing was not called or held
Judges did not deny any releases.
In total there were 8 defendants whose cases were heard on May 22. You can read about each case on dcwitness.org.
Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on May 22, the Metropolitan Police Department sent out three crime alerts.
The most recent alert was sent out at 7:53 p.m. for a shooting that occurred on the 1200 block of Delaware Avenue, SW. Police are looking for a black male wearing an orange or red shirt fleeing westbound.
An alert was sent at 5:23 p.m. for a shooting that occurred on the unit block of Anacostia Road, NE. Police are looking for a black four-door Sedan.
An alert was also sent out at 2 p.m. for a shooting that occurred on the 700 block of Fairmont Street, NW. Police are looking for a brown skin black male wearing dark jeans, a gray hoodie, driving an ice cream colored Honda with unknown DC tags.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are looking for suspects connected to 12 crimes throughout Washington, DC from May 7-May 19.
According to press releases sent by the MPD, police are searching for suspects in connection to the following crimes:
Armed Robbery
Police are trying to identify and located a suspect who is connected to an armed robbery that occurred on May 19 on the unit block of Riggs Road, NE. The suspect allegedly threatened a victim with a knife and took property.
Destruction of Property
On May 12, officers responded to the 3700 block of Ely Place, SE for gunshots. Police found evidence that a vehicle had gunshots in it.
Dangerous Weapon
Police notified the public that they were searching for a suspect in connection to a dangerous weapon (sharp object) offense at the 400 block of L Street, NW that occurred on May 16. Apparently, a suspect and victim were involved in a verbal argument that led to the suspect stabbing the victim with a sharp object. The suspect fled the scene and the victim was treated at a hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
On May 21, officers responded to the 1600 block of E Street, NE for a shooting. An adult male victim was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was brought to a hospital to treat his injuries.
Burglary Two
Police are searching for a suspect who stole property from a business located at the 3000 block of Alabama Avenue, SE on May 8.
MPD is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in connection to a burglary two offense of a business on the Unit block of District Square, SW on May 14. The suspect took property from the establishment and fled the scene.
Assault
Police notified the public that they were looking for suspects involved in an aggravated assault offense that occurred on May 9 at the 3900 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SW. The suspects allegedly had a verbal argument with a victim, then assaulted the victim and fled the scene. The victim was brought to a hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
On May 7, a suspect fired gunshots at a victim on the 900 block of 21st Street, NE. A victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries at a hospital.
On May 18, a suspect approached a victim with a handgun on the 3100 block of Mount Pleasant Street, NW. The suspect fled the scene and the victim refused medical attention for their non-life threatening injuries.
Armed Carjacking
The police are also requesting the public’s help in locating and identifying a suspect connected to an armed carjacking on May 9 on the 4600 block of Livingston, SE. According to a press release, there were three suspects who met a victim. One suspect pulled a gun for the victim’s vehicle.
The victim surrendered the vehicle and the suspects fled the scene. Shortly after, police located the stolen vehicle and arrested two of the suspects. A handgun was also found.
Police are still looking for the third suspect.
Robbery
Police are looking for a suspect connected to a robbery offense on the 1300 block of 2nd Street, NE on May 7. Apparently, the suspects approached the victim, stole their property and fled the scene.
Suspects are also being sought for a robbery by gunpoint on the 4300 block of Military Road, NW on May 16.
Police are also requesting the public’s help to locate a suspect involved in an armed robbery on the 700 block of Alabama Avenue, SE on May 19.
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. The department is offering a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.
A status hearing for two defendants convicted of murder was not called or held on May 22.
Rodney Brown and Leonard Bishop are appealing their 1996 conviction of first-degree murder while armed, assault with the intent to kill while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and carrying a pistol without a license. The two men were convicted of killing Andre Newton and injuring four others in a shooting on the 600 block of 46th Place, SE on Nov. 25, 1994.
The status hearing has yet to be rescheduled.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested two suspects for two different robbery cases.
On May 19, officers arrested a juvenile for armed robbery with a knife. The juvenile allegedly pulled a knife on a victim on the 100 block of Franklin Street, NE on May 18. There were no injuries reported.
Earlier on May 18, officers also arrested a suspect for assault with the intent to commit robbery. The suspect allegedly assaulted a victim and attempted to take that victim’s property on May 17.
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A judge issued a warrant for a convicted felon on May 22.
Darius Mcknight is currently on probation after pleading guilty to possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance.
Judge Rainey Brandt issued a warrant for McKnight’s arrest after he failed to appear for his probation show cause hearing.
Another probation hearing is scheduled for July 28.
A DC Superior Court judge continued a hearing on May 22, so a defendant could come into compliance with his release conditions.
Kenneth Cunningham is currently on probation after pleading guilty to robbery and carrying a dangerous weapon outside a home or business. Cunningham was sentenced to serving 18 months in prison with three years on supervised release and five years on probation.
Judge Rainey Brandt continued the hearing after learning that Cunningham had not been in compliance with his conditions.
The case is scheduled to resume on June 11.
A defendant, who was previously approved for release, had to resolve a warrant first.
Lorenzo McCallop is charged with unlawful entry of private property, second-degree theft and simple assault.
McCallop was initially released on May 21 but because there was a warrant out for his arrest, he was held.
On May 22 he was released under the High Intensity Supervision Program and the warrant was resolved.
McCallop is scheduled for a status hearing on June 24.
A judge granted a defendant’s release after receiving more information about his medical condition.
Devonte Jafferson pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, possession of an unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition on Jan. 5.
Judge Todd Edelman released Jafferson on May 22 after his attorney filed more paperwork in regards to Jafferson’s medical condition inside the DC Jail.
The order was originally denied on April 7 by Judge Neal Kravitz.
Jafferson is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 21.
After defense counsel filed a reconsideration for release, a DC Superior Court judge released him on May 22.
Christen Wingfield is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device.
Judge Todd Edelman ordered for Wingfield to be released under the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP).
On May 20, D.C. Witness reported that Wingfield’s attorney told Judge Edelman that he qualified for HISP.
Wingfield’s original motion for release was denied on May 7 by Judge Rainey Brandt.
A felony status conference is scheduled for June 25.
On May 21, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a suspect for pulling a knife on a victim.
The incident occurred in the morning on the 100 block of New York Avenue,
NE. No injuries were reported.
Between the hours of 8 p.m. on May 21 and 8 a.m. on May 22, the Metropolitan Police Department sent out four crime alerts.
The most recent alert was sent out at 1:36 a.m. for a shooting that occurred on the 4600 block of Benning Road, SE.
At 11:03 p.m. an alert was sent out for a robbery that occurred on the 2700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE. Police are looking for three black men who are wearing face masks and dark clothing. They were last seen running on the 2700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE.
At 10:43 p.m. an alert was sent out for an attempted robbery that occurred on the 800 block of Tewkesbury Place, NW. Police are looking for two black men who are dressed in all black.
The first alert was sent out at 10:09 p.m. for a shooting that occurred on the 1600 block of E Street, NE.
On May 20, judges at the DC Superior Courthouse released two DC Jail inmates.
There were three hearings that were in relation to emergency releases because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
One bench warrant was issued for David Lucas who didn’t show up for his probation show cause hearing. Lucas was sentenced to two years on probation for attempted robbery.
Earl Moore had his bond revoked after getting arrested for another crime during his release.
Three Youth Rehabilitation Act sentences were not called or held.
Judges denied the release of Tyquell Fields. In total there were 12 defendants whose cases were heard on May 21. The cases can be read on dcwitness.org.
