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Cathy Ochoa
- October 31, 2024
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A stabbing defendant requested and was denied bed-to-bed treatment during a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on Oct. 31.
Chauncey Myers, 31, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed for his alleged involvement in a stabbing on July 13 at the 1600 block of Marion Barry Avenue, SE. One individual sustained injuries during the incident.
Myers’ defense attorney, Sara Kopecki, requested he be transferred to a bed-to-bed mandatory, in-patient treatment program for underlying drug abuse issues.
Judge Di Toro denied this request based on a separate underlying drug case against Myers – the Judge stated they should wait to make that request once the drug case goes proceeds with a preliminary hearing. According to court records, the incident occurred on the same day as the stabbing offense.
Judge Di Toro reiterated that there were no conditions which would ensure the safety of the community if Myers is released.
Kopecki then requested a bond hearing, set to be held Nov. 18.