Stabbed accused on probation transferred to hospital treatment

By Emily Reed
– June 12, 2024
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Washington Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno ordered a stabbing defendant on probation transferred to inpatient drug and alcohol treatment due to concerns about further noncompliance, during a June 12 hearing .

Alphonso Thorne, 39, was initially charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in a stabbing that occurred on December 2, 2023, in the 2300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.

According to court documents, the victim was stabbed in the arm after trying to break up an argument that turned into a physical fight between Thorne and a third individual.

On February 2, Thorne pleaded guilty to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon and was sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended.

During the hearing, a representative from the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) informed the court that Thorne's overall compliance with probation services was poor.

According to the CSOSA representative, Thorne had multiple positive tests for PCP and alcohol, failed to show up for testing and failed to show up for probation meetings.

The CSOSA representative recommended that Thorne be transferred to an inpatient rehabilitation center for closer monitoring.

Thorne's defense attorney, Darryl Daniels II, requested that he remain in outpatient care. However, the prosecution requested dismissal and insisted that Judge Salerno impose Miller's original sentence.

Daniels explained that Thorne “had a bit of a spiral” over the past month and needed more time to get back on his feet.

According to Daniels, Thorne had recently secured permanent housing and obtained the required identification documents to find a new job. Daniels expressed concern that Thorne's progress would be lost if he were transferred to an inpatient facility.

Judge Salerno responded that Thorne was “immediately non-compliant” with probation and that the progress that had been made was “only downhill.” He said he was not prepared to maintain Thorne's sentence as it was and ordered him transferred to the Re-entry and Sanctions Center (RSC).

The parties are expected to return on August 6 to review its process.

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