Stabbing Defendant Sentenced to 30 Months

By Joseph Wolf - October 23, 2024
Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro sentenced a stabbing defendant to 30 months in prison on Oct. 21.

On Aug. 22, Everette Johnson, 50, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon, for his involvement in a stabbing incident on the 2700 block of Wade Road, SE. The incident transpired on June 4 and left one woman harmed, with injuries to her left forearm.

According to court documents, Johnson went to the scene to collect ten dollars that the victim owed him. After a verbal altercation, Johnson was stabbed and ran out of the apartment, before returning to slash the woman.

During the hearing, the prosecution recommended that Judge Di Toro sentence Johnson to 30 months of incarceration and supervised release, citing his tendency for run-ins with the law, including assaultive behavior. Furthermore, the prosecution stated he has never had a successful completion of supervised release or probation.

Johnson’s defense attorney, Susan D. Ellis, agreed with the prosecution’s recommendation, stating that Thompson was out of line during the incident, however, he is remorseful. Furthermore, she cited he has a good history of employment, ranging from the food service industry to carpentry.

Johnson told Judge Di Toro he is “remorseful to the court’s time” and to the victim.

Judge Di Toro sentenced Johnson to 30 months of incarceration followed by three years of supervised release for the assault with a dangerous weapon charge and five months of incarceration for possession of a prohibited weapon. Both charges will run concurrently.

Additionally, Judge Di Toro recommended that he continue mental health services, take anger management classes, and move into a reentry house when he is released from prison. Johnson must pay 200 dollars to the Victims of Violent Crime Fund (VVCF).

There are no further dates scheduled.