Robbery Convict Faces DC Probation Revocation, Maryland Case And Federal Charges

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Charles Monroe appeared before DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian for a hearing to consider revoking his probation on Sept. 27 due to alleged violations of his conditions of release reported to the court on April 26 and May 2.

Monroe, 19, pleaded guilty to robbery on Nov. 22, 2022. This plea agreement included the dismissal of other charges connected to a crime spree Monroe committed along with three other men between July 10 and July 14, 2021. The crimes included a carjacking on July 11, 2021, on the 2200 block of 13th Street, NW.

Monroe was originally charged with armed carjacking, two counts of robbery while armed, five counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with intent to commit robbery while armed, second-degree cruelty to children, ten counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and destruction of property worth $1,000 or more.

DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe sentenced Monroe to five and a half years imprisonment with two and a half years of the sentence suspended on Sept. 29, 2023.

In addition to his probation violations, an officer from Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) said Monroe is scheduled for a hearing in US District Court on Oct. 4 for a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict.

The CSOSA officer said Monroe also has a pending case of carjacking in Prince George’s County. Information about the case was not publicly available because the offense occurred when Monroe was a minor.

The prosecution said they are preparing a global plea deal to address all of Monroe’s cases across the three jurisdictions.

Judge Christian set a bond of $1,000 to allow Monroe to leave DC Jail to attend his hearings in the other jurisdictions.

Parties are set to reconvene on Oct. 21.