Judge tells D.C. cop to seek help for gambling problem before sentencing

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The sentencing of a D.C. police detective convicted of stealing her brother’s identity has been deferred so that the officer can begin to seek help for a gambling problem.

Jamell Stallings, 46, of Brandywine, was convicted in February of counterfeiting, identity fraud and theft charges. She was scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday but now has another court appearance scheduled for May 17.

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