A stabbing defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing in front of DC Superior Judge Heide Herrmann on July 27.
Londell Jones, 27, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred on July 23 on the 1400 block of Saratoga Avenue, NE. The victim sustained a stab wound to the right chest that resulted in a collapsed lung.
Jones waived his right to a preliminary hearing that would have determined if probable cause existed for the charge against him.
Jones’ attorney, Everald Thompson, argued that Jones has a “sparse record” with one offense in 2023. Thompson asked that Jones be released with a stay-away order and GPS monitoring.
Thompson also addressed Jones’ injury to his right hand. Thompson argued that Jones couldn’t have committed the stabbing if the evidence showed the suspect used their right hand since his injury occurred prior to the incident.
The prosecution asked that Jones remain held given the severity of the injury the victim sustained. The prosecution also expressed concern about witnesses, the victim, and the weapon used. They argued there was nothing the court could do or order to ensure the safety of the community if Jones was released as this incident “escalated out of nothing.”
Judge Herrmann agreed that this particular stabbing caused great injury. She reiterated there were no release conditions that could be filed to ensure safety and will remain held.
Parties are set to reconvene Aug 14.
