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Herbert Hayes Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for John Griffin Murder

Ivan Natividad — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 13:45:19 -0400

Judge Russell Canan sentenced Herbert Hayes to 40 years in prison for the May 2012 stabbing death of John Wesley Griffin. The sentencing was a significant and substantial departure from guidelines which recommended 15 to 26 years in prison.

"You've just been committing violent crimes for 25 years," Canan told Hayes Friday. "I have no confidence at all that you will ever change your ways."

Hayes was found guilty in July of second-degree murder while armed in Griffin's death.

At sentencing Friday, Hayes' defense attorney, Russell Hairston, said that Hayes was never given proper mental health services as a juvenile, which has led to a lengthly criminal history. Prosecutors in the case said Friday that Hayes has been arrested over 25 times, and that he would never be rehabilitated.

Griffin, 42, was stabbed seven times on May 18, 2012 around 9:30 pm on the 1200 block of North Capitol Street Northwest. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Three days later Hayes was arrested and held connection with the case.

According to charging documents, witnesses told police that the night of the murder, Hayes chased Griffin into the street where they began to fight. Hayes threw several strikes at Griffin, and knocked him to the ground. Hayes then stood over Griffin with a knife in his hand and said, “fuck the police,” then fled.

Hayes was indicted in February on a first-degree murder charge, but in July a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder while armed.

During the trial Hayes claimed that he never stabbed Griffin and that the prosecution’s witnesses were “coerced against” him.

"There's a lot of evidence I didn't get to display in trial," Hayes said Friday. "I would ask council to file for my appeal."

A press release is below

District Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison
For 2012 Slaying in Northwest Washington
-Defendant Stabbed Victim During Confrontation on Street-

WASHINGTON – Herbert G. Hayes, 41, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 40 years in prison for fatally stabbing a man last year in Northwest Washington, U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. announced.

Hayes was found guilty by a jury in July 2013, following a trial in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Honorable Russell F. Canan sentenced him today. Upon completion of his prison term, Hayes will be placed on five years of supervised release.

According to the government’s evidence, on May 18, 2012 at about 9:30 p.m., Hayes chased the victim, John Wesley Griffin, 42, down the sidewalk in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street NW. As the chase continued, Mr. Griffin yelled, “Police, police!” Mr. Griffin ran into the street and Hayes followed him. Mr. Griffin then turned and faced Hayes, putting up his fists to fight. At that point, Hayes stabbed him. Mr. Griffin staggered to the sidewalk and then collapsed. Hayes stood over him, and with knife in hand, shouted an expletive about the police before fleeing the scene. Mr. Griffin died as a result of his wounds.

Hayes was arrested on May 21, 2012, and has been in custody ever since.

In announcing the sentence, U.S. Attorney Machen praised the work of the detectives, officers and mobile crime scene technicians who investigated the case for the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). He also acknowledged the efforts of those who worked on the case from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, including Paralegal Specialist Mia Beamon, Victim/Witness Advocate Tamara Ince; Litigation Technology Specialists Kimberly Smith and Ron Royal, and Interns Daniel Fletcher and Lauren Sparks. Finally, he expressed appreciation for the work of Assistant U.S. Attorney Melinda Williams and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary Chris Dobbie, who secured the indictment in the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Adrienne Dedjinou, who prosecuted the case.

Bill Miller
Public Information Officer
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia
202-252-6643 (Direct)
202-252-6933 (Main)
william.miller3@usdoj.gov

Herbert Hayes Found Guilty of John Wesley Griffin Murder

Ivan Natividad — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:31:10 -0400

Herbert Hayes was found guilty Friday of second-degree murder while armed for the May 2012 stabbing death of 41-year-old John Wesley Griffin.

Jurors in the case deliberated for approximately one day before delivering their verdict at around 1:20 p.m. Hayes, 40, was charged with first-degree murder while armed; second-degree murder while armed is a lesser charge.

On the night of May 18, 2012 at 9:30 p.m., police found Griffin laying on a sidewalk suffering from multiple stab wounds on the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, in the Northwest area. Griffin was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

During trial Hayes testified that he never stabbed Griffin and that the prosecution's witnesses were "tricked and coerced against" him. But the prosecution argued that the stabbing was premeditated and that Hayes deliberately stabbed Griffin, then "boasted" to his friends and his girlfriend about what he did.

Griffin's niece, Mildred Williams, wept outside the courtroom after the verdict, hugging Assistant US Attorney Adrienne Dedjinou saying "Thank you so much, I needed this."

"I'm going to miss his smile, his laugh and his good nature. He was the heart of our family," Williams said. "I am happy but, second-degree murder is not enough. I wanted first-degree. I mean he stood over my uncle and said "fuck tha police." [Hayes] should never be released, ever."

Hayes is scheduled to be sentenced on September 20.

A press release from the U.S. Attorney's office has been added below.

District Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder While Armed In 2012 Slaying in Northwest Washington -Defendant Stabbed Victim During Confrontation on Street-

WASHINGTON – Herbert G. Hayes, 41, of Washington, D.C., was found guilty by a jury today of second-degree murder while armed in a slaying that took place last year in Northwest Washington, U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. announced.

Hayes was found guilty by a jury following a trial in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Honorable Russell F. Canan scheduled sentencing for Sept. 20, 2013. Hayes faces a statutory maximum of 40 years in prison for the crime.

According to the government’s evidence, on May 18, 2012 at about 9:30 p.m., Hayes chased the victim, John Wesley Griffin, 42, down the sidewalk in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street NW. As the chase continued, Mr. Griffin yelled, “Police, police!” Mr. Griffin ran into the street and Hayes followed him. Mr. Griffin then turned and faced Hayes, putting up his fists to fight. At that point, Hayes stabbed him. Mr. Griffin staggered to the sidewalk and then collapsed. Hayes stood over him, and with knife in hand, shouted an expletive about the police before fleeing the scene. Mr. Griffin died as a result of his wounds.

Hayes was arrested on May 21, 2012, and has been in custody ever since.

In announcing the verdict, U.S. Attorney Machen praised the work of the detectives, officers and mobile crime scene technicians who investigated the case for the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). He also acknowledged the efforts of those who worked on the case from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, including Paralegal Specialist Mia Beamon, Victim/Witness Advocate Tamara Ince; Litigation Technology Specialists Kimberly Smith and Ron Royal, and Interns Daniel Fletcher and Lauren Sparks. Finally, he expressed appreciation for the work of Assistant U.S. Attorney Melinda Williams and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary Chris Dobbie, who secured the indictment in the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Adrienne Dedjinou, who prosecuted the case.

Jury Deliberations Begin in Herbert Hayes Murder Trial

Penny Ray — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 15:04:14 -0400

Prosecutors in the murder trial against Herbert Hayes say that John Wesley Griffin's fatal stabbing was premeditated and deliberate, and that the evidence against Hayes as the murderer is "virtually undisputed." Hayes' defense attorney argues, though, that the government's key witness is "tainted" and can't be trusted.

Jurors heard these closing arguments Thursday morning before beginning their deliberations around 11:30 a.m.

Hayes, 40, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection with the May 2012 stabbing death of 41-year-old John Griffin.

Cornelius Johnson, a former Prince George's County police officer, testified at trial that he witnessed Hayes stab Griffin multiple times in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street Northwest.

According to Johnson, on the night of May 18, 2012, he saw Griffin run into the street, yelling for police, with Hayes chasing him. Johnson said that when Griffin reached the street, he turned to Hayes and raised his fists in a fighting position.

"When he had nowhere else to turn, [Griffin] turned to defend himself," Assistant U.S. Attorney Adrienne Dedjinou told jurors Thursday. "But his attacker had a knife. Griffin had no knife; he had his fists, that's it."

Johnson testified that Hayes threw several strikes to Griffin's upper body. Then Griffin collapsed to the sidewalk and Hayes stood over him holding a blade. Johnson said he ran after Hayes, but could not catch up to him.

Hayes claims, though, that Johnson identified him as the suspect because they had dated the same women. He "had a grudge against me,” Hayes testified at trial.

Marvelette Speller, Hayes’ ex-wife, testified that Hayes called her around ten times on the evening of the murder, and on the last call told her he stabbed someone.

"[Hayes] put his own name in the murder," Dedjinou told the court. "The defendant confided in her on the night of the murder."

Russell Hairston, Hayes' defense attorney, argued that the government's single eyewitness could not be trusted because he had been terminated from the police department for lying about accidentally firing his weapon in public.

"C.J. is tainted," Hairston said. "He's a horrible, horrible liar."

If a verdict is not reached Thursday, jury deliberations will continue Friday morning.

On Stand, Herbert Hayes Says He Never Stabbed John Wesley Griffin

Megan Arellano — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 20:24:40 -0400

Herbert Hayes, the man on trial for stabbing and killing 41-year-old John Wesley Griffin, told jurors Wednesday that he was not responsible for Griffin's death, and that witnesses in the trial "were tricked and coerced against me."

"I don't know that John dude like that," Hayes said. "I don't know that dude to do anything like that to him."

Hayes is charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection with Griffin's death. On May 18, 2012, Griffin suffered four stab wounds, including two to his back; he was found in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street Northwest around 9:45 p.m.

Prosecutors say Hayes stabbed Griffin during an altercation that occurred after they both visited a residence in the Tyler house apartment building. Hayes told jurors Wednesday that he did not stab Griffin, nor did they have an altercation.

What Hayes said did happen was that on May 18 he received a call from a man named Keith Wills asking him to meet near North Capitol Street NW to pick up $7,000. Hayes and Wills sold clothing together, Hayes said, and it was time to collect his half of the profits. After some initial miscommunication, Hayes met his friend in the evening and collected his profits in a brown duffel bag, he told jurors.

But on the stand Wills testified differently. He said Hayes called him and asked where to find Griffin; shortly afterward, Hayes "popped up on a bike." Wills said that he saw Hayes with a knife, adding, "everybody carries weapons" in that area. Wills testified that later that night he saw Griffin and Hayes together. He said he saw them talking at first, "then I closed my eyes," he said.

On the stand Wednesday, Hayes told jurors that prosecutors had "got a hold of Wills," and that Wills did not see him with a knife, because he didn't have one.

Hayes also said that testimony of Cornelius Johnson, a security officer at Tyler House apartments, could not be trusted.

Johnson had testified that while patrolling the area on the night of the murder, he saw Griffin run into the street, yelling for police, with Hayes chasing him. Johnson said that when Griffin reached the street, he turned to Hayes and raised his fists.

"I saw [Hayes] throw what seemed like forward strikes to [Griffin's] upper body," Johnson said. "Then I saw [Hayes] stand over [Griffin]; I saw a blade in his right hand."

Johnson said he chased Hayes for several blocks, but Hayes got away.

Hayes told jurors that Johnson was "one officer that had a grudge against me."

"We was messin' with the same women and he wanted me out of the building," Hayes said.

Marvelette Speller, Hayes' ex-wife, testified that Hayes called her around ten times on the night of the murder, and on the last call told her he stabbed someone. Hayes said he may have stabbed the man six times, Speller told the court.

Hayes testified that he never called his ex-wife that night, but after prosecutors showed him the phone records, he amended his statement.

"We don't have no relationship," Hayes said of his ex-wife. "I'm going to call this lady and tell her I killed someone?"

Closing arguments are expected to be heard in the case Thursday.

Ivan Natividad contributed reporting to this story.

Opening Statements in Herbert Hayes Murder Trial Preview Eyewitness Testimony

Megan Arellano — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 18:38:04 -0400

During opening statements in the murder trial against Herbert Hayes, prosecutors alleged Hayes stabbed John Wesley Griffin four times "with precision," ran away, then "boasted" about it on his cellphone to a friend and to his ex-wife.

Russell Hairston, Hayes' defense attorney, called the government's evidence "lacking" and told jurors that no witness will testify that Hayes harmed Griffin. "The government is asking you to take a leap of faith," he said.

Hayes, 40, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection with the May 2012 stabbing death of 41-year-old Griffin. Assistant U.S. Attorney Adrienne Dedjinou said Wednesday that the events preceding Griffin's death are mostly unknown.

"But make no mistake, this was no accident," Dedjinou told the jury. "The defendant purposefully and intentionally killed [Griffin]."

According to prosecutors, on May 18 2012, Griffin visited family friends in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street Northwest; Hayes was there as well. At 9:30 that evening, Griffin was seen running down North Capitol Street, screaming for police, as Hayes chased him, prosecutors say.

Charging documents in the case say that a witness saw Hayes with a knife.

Another eyewitness is expected to testify that he saw Hayes make "punching motions" that dropped Griffin to the sidewalk. The eyewitness then heard Hayes yell, "f- the police," according to prosecutors.

Hairston argued, though, that this witness "can't tell the truth."

The witness lost his job because of lies he told as a police officer in Prince George's County. This hurts the eyewitness' credibility, Hairston said.

Dedjinou said that cell phone records place Hayes "minutes and moments" from the stabbing. But Hairston argued that phone records only "tell you where the phone is and it doesn't tell you where the person is."

The trial is scheduled to resume July 8.

Herbert Hayes Found Competent to Stand Trial for John Wesley Griffin Murder

Ivan Natividad — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:19:42 -0400

Based on a mental health evaluation, Judge Russell Canan ruled Friday that Herbert Hayes is competent to stand trial for the murder of 41-year-old John Wesley Griffin. Canan rescheduled the trial to begin June 24.

Judge Canan ordered the evaluation last week after Hayes' previous attorney, Betty Ballester, disclosed that Hayes had threatened her. At that time, Canan said that he suspected that Hayes had threatened two other attorneys as well. Based on Ballester's statement, Canan appointed a new attorney, Russell Hairston, to the case.

"You've now had three excellent lawyers that the court has appointed you," Canan told Hayes Friday. "This is the last lawyer the court is going to appoint; either get along with him or represent yourself."

Teresa Grant, the psychologist who evaluated Hayes, wrote in her report that "while many of his beliefs about his case appear to be irrational, they appear to be related to personality factors as opposed to signs of a disorder."

Hayes, 40, is suspected of fatally stabbing Griffin in May 2012. He was arrested three days after the incident and has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder.

A status hearing is scheduled for May 24.

Herbert Hayes Mental Health Evaluation (PDF)Herbert Hayes Mental Health Evaluation (Text)

Mental Health Evaluation Ordered for Herbert Hayes after Attorney Threatened

Megan Arellano — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:31:50 -0400

Judge Russell Canan ordered a mental health screening Wednesday to determine whether Herbert Hayes, who Canan suspects has threatened a series of attorneys, is competent to proceed to trial.

Hayes, 40, is suspected of fatally stabbing 41-year-old John Wesley Griffen in May of last year.

Hayes was arrested three days after Griffen's death and has requested new counsel three times.

In a letter sent to Chief Judge Lee Satterfield, Hayes says that his current attorney, Betty Ballester, violated his Fourth Amendment right, and that he is “dealing with lawyers that are working with the prosecutor in the case.”

Ballester said that Hayes had physically threatened her.

Based on Ballester's statement, Canan removed her from the case and ordered the mental health examination.

Canan said that he wants to rule out the possibility that Hayes may have issues with paranoia which cause him to believe his attorneys are working against him.

Hayes objected to the notion that he is unfit to stand trial.

“I don’t need no evaluation; I’m very competent,” Hayes said. “I know my rights. You can't dictate to me what lawyer is going to represent me.”

Canan warned Hayes that this is the last time he will be granted new counsel.

“If you threaten another lawyer, you are not entitled to a new one,” Canan told Hayes. “Stick with your lawyer or represent yourself,” Canan said.

The mental health evaluation is scheduled for May 10. The trial is scheduled to begin June 10.

Herbert Hayes Arraigned on First-Degree Murder Charges

Sam Pearson — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:56:53 -0500

Herbert Hayes, through his attorney, pleaded innocent Friday after Judge Russell Canan formally presented him with a first-degree murder charge.

A grand jury indicted Hayes, 40, on the charge Wednesday.

Hayes is suspected in the May 18, 2012, stabbing death of John Wesley Griffin at the 1200 block of North Capitol Street N.W. and has been held since his May 21, 2012 arrest.

Prosecutors had earlier charged him with second-degree murder while armed.

Hayes' trial is scheduled to begin June 10 at 9:30 a.m. in Judge Canan's courtroom.

Substantial Probability Found for Herbert Hayes' Second-Degree Murder Charge

Rebecca Zisser — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:14:04 -0400

Herbert Hayes was ordered held today at his preliminary hearing for the stabbing death of John Wesley Griffin after Judge Ann O'Regan Keary found substantial probability that Hayes committed the crime of second-degree murder while armed.

Keary's finding came as a result of a phone call Hayes made to a friend while in custody and because a witness in the case had identified Hayes as the killer by name and appearance.

Prosecutor Melinda Williams argued that the phone call was a confession of guilt.

Metropolitan Police Department Detective Wayne Partman said that on the call Hayes said he was worried about how much prison time the second-degree murder charge carried.

According to charging documents, on the night of the incident Hayes was seen chasing Griffin on North Capital St. in Northwest D.C. The witness told police they then saw Hayes punch Griffin, who fell to the ground. Once Griffin fell, the witness saw that Hayes had a knife in his hand. The witness heard Hayes say “fuck the police,” then run away, according to charging documents.

Griffin was stabbed seven times.

Hayes’ attorney said that the punching motion described by the witness could have been just that- punching- and that Griffin could have already been suffering the stab wounds when Hayes was observed near him.

Hayes will return to court for a felony status conference on August 17.

Herbert Hayes Ordered Held in Stabbing Death of John Wesley Griffin

Laura Amico — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:47:45 -0400

Herbert Hayes was ordered held today pending a preliminary hearing on suspicion of second-degree murder. Prosecutors say he fatally stabbed John Wesley Griffin in Northwest DC on Friday night.

Charging documents rely on the testimony of one witness, who told police they say Hayes chase Griffin in the street, then punch Griffin, who fell to the ground. The witness told police that once Griffin fell, the witness saw that Hayes had a knife in his hand. The witness heard Hayes say "fuck the police," then run away.

Griffin was stabbed seven times.

Hayes' attorney said Tuesday that the punching motion described by the witness could have been just that- punching- and that Griffin could have already been suffering the stab wounds when Hayes was observed near him.

Judge Karen Howze said that that "could have been," but that the government had met the burden of proof to proceed to a preliminary hearing in the case. That hearing is scheduled for June 20.

Read the charging documents below. (The quality of third paragraph is poor.)

Comment of the Day: "Teach them how to Dance up There."

Laura Amico — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:33:16 -0400

This Comment of the Day comes from Barbarapettis, who wrote in about John Wesley Griffin.

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME YOUR KILLER HAS BEEN ARRESTED, LL WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS FOR OVER 20 YEAR'S YOU HAVE ALWAYS STAYED TO YOURSELF NEVER BOTHER ANYONE AND FOR YOUR LIFE TO BE TAKEN WAY TO SOON A SENSELESS CRIME AND FOR WHAT I'M STILL SHOCK, BUT WHAT I WILL MISS IS YOUR SMILE, CONVERSATION, LAUGHING AND MOST OF ALL YOUR DANCING, I HAVE ALWAYS CALLED YOU DANCING DAN BECAUSE YOU TEAR DANCE FLOOR UP, I LOVE LL YOUR VERY CLOSE FRIEND BARBARA, TEACH THEM HOW TO DANCE UP THERE

Herbert Hancock Hayes Arrested in Friday Stabbing Death of John Wesley Griffin

Laura Amico — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:50:47 -0400

A 40-year-old Northwest DC man has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder while armed in connection with the stabbing death of John Wesley Griffin.

Griffen, 42, was fatally stabbed Friday.

Herbert Hancock Hayes, also known as Herbert Grayson Hayes, was arrested Monday. He's likely due in court Tuesday afternoon to be presented with the murder charge.

From MPD:

May 21, 2012

Arrest Made in Homicide
In the 1200 Block of North Capitol Street, NW

(Washington, DC)-Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced that an arrest has been made in the stabbing homicide of John Wesley Griffin which occurred in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW.

On Friday, May 18, 2012 at approximately 9:30 pm, units from the First District responded to the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW for the report of a stabbing. Upon their arrival, they located an adult male suffering multiple stab wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel transported the victim to a local hospital where he subsequently succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 42 year-old John Wesley Griffin of Southeast, Washington, DC.

On Monday, May 21, 2012, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 40 year-old Herbert Hancock Hayes also known as Herbert Grayson Hayes of Northwest, DC, pursuant to an arrest warrant and charged him with Murder Two while Armed in the homicide of John Wesley Griffin.

Friday Night Stabbing Victim ID'ed as John Wesley Griffin

Laura Amico — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:11:07 -0400

A man who died after being found stabbed in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street NW late Friday night has been identified by MPD as 42-year-old John Wesley Griffin of Southeast, Washington, DC.

A press release from MPD is below.

May 19, 2012

Homicide: 1200 Block of North Capitol Street, NW

(Washington, DC)-Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating the homicide which occurred in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW.

On Friday, May 18, 2012 at approximately 9:30 pm, units from the First District responded to the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW for the report of a stabbing. Upon their arrival, they located an adult male suffering multiple stab wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel transported the victim to a local hospital where he subsequently succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 42 year-old John Wesley Griffin of Southeast, Washington, DC.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

Man Killed in Stabbing Friday Night

Laura Amico — Sat, 19 May 2012 10:12:56 -0400

A man found stabbed on North Capitol Street NW last night died of his injuries and police are searching for a suspect described as a black male, 5'7 tall, with a medium complexion and a beard.

The victim in the case has not been identified by police.

A statement from MPD Lieutenant Eddie G. Fowler is after the jump.

On May 18, 2012, at approximately 2143 hours, First District personnel were dispatched to the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW, in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival on the scene, First District members discovered an unconscious male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds to the upper torso. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced.

The suspect, who was last seen running westbound in the unit block of N Street, Northwest, was described as a black male, 5'7", medium complexion with a beard.

The offense is being investigated by the Violent Crimes Branch Unit, 202-645-9600. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Anonymous information may also be submitted to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging to 50411. Additionally, please call 911 if you observe suspicious persons or activities.

Lieutenant Eddie G. Fowler (PSA 107)
Metropolitan Police Department
First District Sub-Station
500 E Street, SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
Cell: 202-425-2826
E-Mail: eddie.fowler@dc.gov