DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur sentenced a stabbing defendant to two years in prison with an admonition on March 26.
Romel Sawyer, 38, pleaded guilty on Jan. 21 to assault with significant bodily injury, possession of a prohibited weapon, and robbery for his involvement in a non-fatal stabbing on the 6600 block of Georgia Avenue, NW on Aug. 1, 2025.
At the hearing, the prosecution explained the victim was “approached, assaulted, and robbed,” of all of his belongings that were important to him including rent money, his cell phone, and identifying documents…