Glen David Andrews, a prominent trombonist in the New Orleans jazz and blues scenes, could face prison time if convicted of the crimes he’s been accused of, which took place weeks before his booking by police on Thursday, July 4. Andrews is facing accusations of armed robbery and second-offense domestic abuse. Robert Hjortsberg, Andrews’ attorney, has said that Andrews will plead not guilty if charges are filed against him.
According to reporting from NOLA.com, the alleged robbery took place eight months prior to the victim contacting the police on June 10, Hjortsberg suggested that the delayed accusations stem from a dispute between Andrews and an ex-manager, who the police have not identified.
The police claim that a man was hosting Andrews at an apartment in the 900 block of Common St., on Nov. 6, when Andrews allegedly hit the man, threatened him with a knife and demanded money. According to police, Andrews left the apartment once the money was in his possession. Hjortsberg has said that the man claiming Andrews robbed him was Andrews’ manager at the time of the robbery.
On May 22, police were contacted about a domestic abuse case involving Andrews. While Andrews was visiting his child, the police claim, he got into an argument with the child’s mother on the 6700 block of Bamberry St., in New Orleans East. Andrews has been accused of slapping the woman and spitting in her face.
This is not the first time Andrews has come into contact with the law. In Nov. 2012, Andrews pleaded guilty to domestic violence by strangulation and aggravated assault after he physically accosted a different woman. In that case Andrews was sentenced to three years of probation. The case was resolved after Andrews completed a three-month rehabilitation program. Following his new claim on sobriety, Andrews released the album Redemption, a critical success, in 2014.
By Friday, July 5, Andrews had posted a $32,500 bond for his release. Second-offense domestic abuse charges can necessitate a penalty of up to one year in prison. If convicted for charges of armed robbery, the musician could face a minimum of 10 years.
