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By
Leah Meyer
- April 3, 2025
Court
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Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Suspects
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A non-fatal shooting defendant was rearrested and brought before DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on April 2.
Dakia Thomas, 43, was originally charged with four counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, possession of an unregistered firearm/unlawful possession of a firearm or destructive device, and unlawful possession of ammunition.
These charges stemmed from her involvement in a non-fatal shooting on Dec. 16, 2021, on the 3500 block of Albert Irvin Cassell Place, NE. No injuries were reported.
On Feb. 20, Thomas accepted an agreement to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in exchange for the dismissal of all other charges. On Aug. 9, 2024, she was sentenced to 60 months, with all of it suspended, three years of supervised release and five years of probation.
During the hearing, the prosecutor stated that while on probation, Thomas was rearrested and charged with simple assault for sending multiple threatening text messages.
Matthew Davies, Thomas’ defense attorney, argued that Thomas should be released given the non-violent nature of the offense.
Judge Pipe stated that she is not inclined to release Thomas, and that her two previous charges are cause for concern. When the hearing concluded, Thomas shouted, “This is bulls**t.”
Parties are slated to reconvene April 17.