Stabbing Defendant Seeks In Patient Drug Treatment Placement

By Ella Munnelly - September 17, 2024
Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

A stabbing defendant requested placement in an in patient drug program in front of DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur at a status hearing held on Sept. 17. 

On Feb. 29, Tina Calhoun, 65, pleaded guilty to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon for her involvement in a stabbing incident that occurred on Nov. 7, 2023 on the 2300 block of 4th Street, NE. One individual sustained injuries during the incident. 

She was sentenced to a year of probation, with a 12 month jail sentence suspended on April 30. 

A bench warrant was issued after Calhoun’s failure to appear at a status hearing on Aug. 29 and she was detained. 

Calhoun’s defense attorney, Bryan Bookhard, stated that she has been compliant with the terms of her probation up until now. He added that her housing has been challenging which caused the lapse. Calhoun previously completed an inpatient program with no issue. 

Bookhard requested that Calhoun be put in an inpatient program. 

However, the prosecution asked Judge Arthur to revoke her release, stating that inpatient programs are not secure, and they’re concerned Calhoun won’t be compliant.

During the April 30 sentencing hearing, Calhoun was ordered to complete mental health treatment, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, substance abuse testing, and grief counseling as a result of her conviction. 

Judge Arthur ordered Calhoun remain detained and be screened to see if she is a candidate for an in-patient treatment.

Her probation officer told Judge Arthur he would send her referral after receiving paperwork from the DC Jail. 

Parties will reconvene on Sept. 24.