Defendant To Be Released After Warrant is Served

A defendant will be released from custody after he is served a warrant.

Marcus Thomas is charged with possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and PCP, a mind-altering drug.

Thomas was released under the high intensity supervision program on May 4. However, because of an outstanding parole warrant that has yet to be served because Thomas is quarantined after testing positive for the coronavirus, he is still incarcerated. The warrant cannot be served until Thomas is back in general population.

The case is continued until May 8 to if the defendant will be served. Once the warrant is served Thomas will be released on personal recognizance to address a parole detainer.

A felony status conference is scheduled for June 9.

Judge Denies Release of Defendant Charged With Multiple Misdemeanors

A judge denied a defendant’s release on May 6.

Sean Graham is charged with simple assault, destruction of property less than $1000, unlawful entry of private property and contempt by violating conditions of release.

Judge Neal Kravitz denied Grahams’s release based on representations made by counsel and the defendant’s record.

Graham filed for release because of COVID-19 on May 1.

He is scheduled for a status hearing on June 17.

Defense Attorney to Review Medical Record With Defendant

A defense attorney agreed to speak with his client about his medical records to decide the best course of action.

Marquie Smith is charged with first-degree sexual abuse where the victim was under the age of 18 and actor had significant relationship with victim defendant has been found guilty of committing sex offenses against 2 or more victims, first degree sexual abuse of a minor and kidnapping against a minor.

Defense attorney Jonathan Armstrong agreed to converse with Marquie over a phone call to discuss his medical records. Armstrong said he would do this in order to discuss possible remediation issues.

Smith filed an emergency motion for release due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 19.

The case is scheduled to continue on May 11.

Document: Police Arrest Suspect in 14-Year-Old Rape and Robbery Case

On May 6, officers arrested a suspect who is connected to a rape and robbery case from 14 years ago.

According to a press release, a 43-year-old suspect is charged with first-degree sexual abuse and robbery for allegedly pulling a gun on a victim, sexually assaulting that victim and taking the victim’s property.

The incident occurred on the 1900 block of 9th Street, NW in January of 2006.

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Document: Police Arrest Suspect in New York Avenue Homicide

The Metropolitan Police Department announced April 5 that officers arrested a suspect in connection to a homicide on the 200 block of New York Avenue, NW.

According to a press release, 22-year-old Ch’Juan Robinson is charged with first-degree murder while armed (premeditated) for allegedly shooting 32-year-old Louis Kingsbury on April 29. Both men resided in Southeast, DC.

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Court Update: May 5

On May 5, judges at the DC Superior Courthouse released one inmate.

There were seven hearings that were not in relation to emergency releases because of COVID-19. Three of those hearings were sentencings where two men were sentenced and another defendant’s sentencing was rescheduled. Three hearing were vacated and a hearing was continued to another day.

Three bond review hearings were also rescheduled.

In total there were 14 defendants that had cases. A majority of the cases were for bond review hearings. You can read about each case on dcwitness.org.

Travis Russell’s release upheld by a judge on May 5.

Travis Russell, 35, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbing Michael Hooker, 44, on the 2700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE on May 26, 2019.

Judge Upholds Murder Defendant’s Release

A DC Superior Court judge upheld a murder defendant’s release on May 5.

Travis Russell, 35, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbing Michael Hooker, 44, on the 2700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE on May 26, 2019.

Judge Neal Kravitz upheld Russell’s release which was granted on April 10 despite the prosecution advocating for his release to be revoked.

Russell was issued an order for work release and to stay at a halfway house. However, he will remain at the DC Jail until he can be placed in a halfway house.

After the only halfway house, Hope Village, in DC closed at the end of April, inmates from DC have to find placement at other federal institutions. Most of Hope Village’s inmates, about 85 percent, were placed on home confinement. The closest halfway house to the metro area is located in Baltimore.

Russell is scheduled for a status hearing on May 22.

Defendant’s Sentence Results in His Release

A DC Superior Court judge held a sentencing for a defendant May 5, which resulted in his release.

Rob Smith was convicted of carrying a pistol without a license.

Judge Rainey Brandt sentenced Smith to serve 6 months in prison but suspended the time. Smith has to serve one year on probation.

A probation review is scheduled for Nov. 6.

Judge Reschedules Sentencing

A DC Superior Court judge rescheduled a sentencing on May 5.

Eric Limes pleaded guilty to assault with significant injury and kidnapping.

Judge Rainey Brandt rescheduled his sentencing to May 19.

Limes request for release because of the COVID-19 pandemic was denied on April 17.

Judge Sentences Defendant then Releases Him

A judge held a sentencing for a defendant May 5, which resulted in his release.

Leroy Kear was convicted of attempted assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a dangerous weapon outside of a home or business.

Judge Rainey Brandt sentenced Kear to serve 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release, but that time was suspended. Instead, Kear has to serve one year on probation with several conditions, including a stay away order, drug treatment, mental health treatment, obtaining a GED, maintaining employment and other conditions that were not specified.

D.C. Witness could not verify who or what Kear is required to stay away from.

Kear’s motion for release because of the COVID-19 pandemic was denied on April 21.

Judge Classifies Released Defendant’s Request As Moot

A defendant’s emergency request for release was denied and classified as mute May 5 because that defendant was already released.

Alfred Gibson was found guilty of misdemeanor sex abuse and misdemeanor sexual abuse of a minor on Dec. 17, 2019.

During the hearing, Judge Neal Kravitz classified the motion for immediate release as moot because the defendant was already released on April 24. According to DC Courts, Gibson’s sentence was reduced due to an emergency bill that was passed to reduce the prison population during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gibson is mandated to register as a sex offender and to stay in touch with his probation officer. It is unclear how long Gibson must serve on probation.

Judge Continues Case So Defendant Can Speak with Attorney

A judge continued a case May 5, so that a defendant could speak with his attorney.

Jarvis Burl is charged with assault with the intent to kill while armed with a firearm and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.

Judge Neal Kravitz continued the case so that Burl could speak with his attorney, Jason Tulley, about his medical records which Judge Kravitz ordered the Department of Corrections to turn over to Tulley.

The case is scheduled to be reheard on May 8.

Document: Police Arrest Suspect in New Jersey Ave Homicide

On May 5, officers with the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a suspect connected to a murder investigation.

According to a press release, 20-year-old Karlos Kinney, a resident of Southeast, DC, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 25-year-old Resha Blount on the 900 block of New Jersey Avenue, NW on April 30.

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More than 150 DC Jail Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19

DC Jail’s number of inmates who tested positive for the coronavirus increased by five on May 5. According to the DC Department of Corrections (DC DOC), 154 inmates have tested positive for the virus.

A press release states that the five inmates, who are all male, are being held in the Central Detention Facility (CDF). Three of the men are aged in their 20s and two men are aged in their 30s.

Since April 20, all of the inmates diagnosed with COVID-19 have been held at the CDF.

Of the inmates who have contracted the coronavirus, 57 detainees are being held in isolation, while 97 inmates have recovered from their illnesses and returned to the jail’s general population.

According to the jail’s policy, in order for an inmate to be released to the general population, that inmate must be free from fever for at least 72 hours without using fever-reducing medication; show improvements in other symptoms such as coughing and shortness of breath; and a period of at least seven days needs to pass since the symptoms first appeared.

Four inmates, who were previously diagnosed with the coronavirus, are being treated for their illnesses at a local hospital. The number of inmates being treated at the hospital has decreased by one since Thursday.

The District’s site on the coronavirus states that 61 personnel members at the DC DOC tested positive for the coronavirus as of May 4. Of those workers, 39 members are not at work, while 21 personnel members have recovered from their illnesses and returned to their positions. One personnel member died from the virus.

Document: Late Night Shooting Turns into Homicide

A little before 11 p.m. on May 4, the Metropolitan Police Department sent out an alert for a shooting on the 100 block of Q Street, NW. On May 5, the police sent out a homicide notice for the shooting.

According to a press release, police are investigating the death of 38-yar-old Stanley Dawkins, who was a resident of Northwest, DC. Dawkins was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

The department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide in DC. Anyone with information should call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

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