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Document: Second Person Arrested in Homicide of Missing Person

On Sept. 22, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested and charged 35-year-old Nichelle Thomas with first-degree murder while armed – felony murder, accessory after the fact – second-degree murder while…

Judge Advocates for Defendant in Murder Case

D.C. Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt advocated for a defendant’s right to discuss a plea deal with his attorneys during a Feb. 9 hearing in a murder case. Micheal Dolson,…

Judge Reschedules Sentencing in Sex Abuse Case

DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt rescheduled the sentencing in a case involving the sexual assault of a minor.  Jerry Barton pleaded guilty on March 8 to one count of…

Courtroom 118

• Anthony Townsend, Mercellus Thomas, Tyanna Thomas, Rico Pleasant, Cornelius McLendon, Cory Brown, Marcus Taylor, Janay Copeland, Steven McCalla and John Jefferson have status hearings at 9:30 a.m.
• Antoinette Farrar and Desean Sellers have hearings at 10:30 a.m.
• Dallas Tillman has a probation show cause hearing at 10:45 a.m.
• Rydell Johnson has a probation show cause hearing at 11:30 a.m.

Courtroom 117

• Cordell Pope, Markel Mingle, Dakia Thomas, William Roy, Michelle Douglas and Stephon Warren have status hearings at 9:30 a.m.
• Derronte Hawkins has a mental observation hearing at 10:00 a.m.
• Deonshae Mangrum has a sentencing at 10:00 a.m.
• Emonnie Barnes and Anthony Chandler have probation show cause hearings at 10:30 a.m.
• Latoya Tolson has a status hearing at 11:00 a.m.

Judge Hold 2 Defendants and Issues 3 Bench Warrants During Show Cause Hearings

During show cause hearings on Oct. 29, a DC Superior Court judge continued four hearings, held two defendants, discharged one hearing and issued three bench warrants Judge Rainey Brandt continued…

Defendant Sentenced Under Youth Act for Gun and Drug Charges

A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant for a drug offense and a gun offense under the Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA.) Anthony Barnes pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol…

Judge Issues 1 Bench Warrant During Show Cause Hearings

A DC Superior Court judge presided over three pretrial and probation show cause hearings on Oct. 16.  A felony domestic violence defendant charged with first-degree sex abuse came to court…

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Two Charges, Remaining Four Dropped

On July 22, a defendant pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license and attempted possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute. Anthony Barnes, 20, was arrested in…

Murder Defendant Skips Out on Hearing

A murder defendant did not show at his hearing on April 24. Michael Anthony Grant, 34, is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly assaulting 33-year-old Lucas Alonzo Thomas on the 3100 block…

Police Arrest 19 Suspects in Beginning of April

The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested 19 suspects as of April 10. One suspect is charged with robbery, six suspects are charged with burglary, one suspect is charged with destruction…

Judge Releases DC Murder Defendant to Virginia Authorities

During a felony status conference on Aug. 15, a judge ordered a murder defendant be released to authorities in Virginia. Michael Anthony Grant, 34, is charged with second-degree murder for…