Taya Johnson, a defendant in an armed carjacking, pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer and was subsequently acquitted on all other counts.
TJohnson, 26, was charged with armed carjacking, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with a dangerous weapon, destruction of property, and assault on a police officer. The charges stem from an incident on January 16th, 2025 at 14th and V Street SE involving Johnson’s Uber driver. She allegedly threatened the driver, damaged his car, and bit an officer who later tried to detain her.
At the June 11 hearing, the case was transferred to DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld.
On June 13, a jury acquitted Johnson on all charges except for misdemeanor assault on a police officer.
Parties are slated to meet again on July 10.
