United States Attorney's Office, District of Columbia - Press Release
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U.S. Department of Justice Roscoe C. Howard, Jr. United States Attorney for the District of Columbia |
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Judiciary Center 555 4th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 |
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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2001 |
For Information Contact Public Affairs Channing Phillips (202)514-6933 |
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Washington, D.C. - United States Attorney Roscoe C. Howard, Jr. announced that Ingmar Guandeque, 20, of the 1400 block of Somerset Place, N.W., pled guilty today before Superior Court Judge Noel A. Kramer to two counts of Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Guandeque now faces up to thirty-years' imprisonment, and will be sentenced on December 11, 2001. According to the evidence summarized by the government at today's hearing, on May 14, 2001, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a female was jogging in Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia. Guandeque began running behind her and grabbed her in an effort to steal her yellow Sony Walkman with headphones. The victim reported that he brandished a silver knife with a black handle, that he grabbed her around the neck, and that eventually he pulled her to the ground where her Walkman and headphones fell off. The victim also reported that Guandeque bit her when she pushed his face with her hand. Guandeque denies many of these details but acknowledged grabbing and restraining the victim in an effort to obtain the Walkman. Guandeque fled the scene due to his fear of being detected, and the Walkman was left behind along side the victim. On July 1, 2001, at approximately 7:30 pm, a female was jogging in Rock Creek park in the District of Columbia. Guandeque began running behind her and as she reached the crest of a hill, he grabbed her from behind. This victim reported that he pulled her off the trail and the two rolled down the hill into a ravine. She also reported that he held a knife to her chin, covered her mouth because she was screaming, and told her to be quiet. She reported that she continued to struggle and ran from Guandeque when she felt him begin to relax his grip. Guandeque denied many of these details although he acknowledged that he grabbed the victim in an effort to steal her Sony Walkman and that they both fell into the ravine. The victim immediately reported the incident to the U.S. Park Police who were able to locate Guandeque and arrest him after he was identified by a witness. In announcing the result of this prosecution, United States Attorney Howard praised the efforts of the United States Park Police Detective Joseph Greene. United States Attorney Howard also praised the efforts of Assistant United States Attorney Kristina L. Ament, who prosecuted the case, and paralegal Christopher A. Angell and Robyn Cantor who assisted throughout the investigation. |
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This page updated November 6, 2001.
Something stinks. Some slobbering half wit that grabs women, (not Clinton in this case), doesn't rob them or rape them. Odd. The Salvadorian on the grassy knoll.