La Plata, MD – It’s quite possible Bianca Dashawn Thurston, 26 of Washington, DC, didn’t know what exactly was waiting for her when she walked into Charles County Circuit Court Thursday, April 28, but by the time all was said and done, it was handcuffs and a trip to jail.
Thurston was facing theft charges $1,000 to $10,000 from May 19, 2015.
She pled guilty Feb. 9, 2016 in Charles County Circuit Court and was facing sentencing when she ran into more trouble.
Charles County Assistant Public Defender Gabrielle Green asked Judge Amy J. Bragunier to reset sentencing for a later date, but Charles County Assistant State’s Attorney Sarah K. Freeman said she had a problem with that.
“The issue in this case was theft,” Freeman said, “but the problem is, she was charged with assault last Friday. One standard condition for someone pending sentencing is that they don’t pick up any new charges.
“She wants a continuance,” Freeman added, “but she has a history in Virginia. In fact, she is on probation in Virginia for a felony conviction of theft. A week before her sentencing she picks up a new assault charge.”
“These are just allegations at this point,” Green asserted.
But Freeman had another ace up her sleeve, this in the form of a warrant for Thurston’s arrest from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
“She failed to appear back in January,” Bragunier noted.
Freeman added the defendant failed to pay restitution as ordered by the court from the 2015 charge.
“It’s not right to ask for a continuance when she has a new charge,” Freeman added.
The deputy placed cuffs on Thurston and she was led out of the courtroom.
Chances are very good she’ll be back soon.
Contact Joseph Norris at joe.norris@thebaynet.com