Stabbing Suspect Held After dispute Over Money

By Vivien Williams [former] , Sofia Feigelson [former] - June 10, 2024
Burglary |

DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond denied a stabbing defendant’s release after he waived a preliminary hearing on June 7. 

Everette Eugene Johnson, 49, is charged with first-degree burglary while armed and assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing that occurred on June 4 on the 2700 block of Wade Road, SE. A woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident. 

According to court documents, the victim stated Johnson followed her home because she owed him money, and broke into her residence. At some point, while in the victim’s home, Johnson allegedly stabbed her.

At the hearing, Johnson’s defense attorney, Susan Ellis, alerted the court he was waiving his preliminary hearing, and requested for his release under electronic monitoring or home confinement.

Ellis stated her client has a stable address and a supportive family, who she pointed out in the courtroom. In addition, Ellis acknowledged Johnson’s prior criminal record, with his most recent conviction in 2018.

The prosecution opposed the defense’s request, adding that Johnson currently has a misdemeanor case set for arraignment.

Judge Raymond denied Johnson’s release, referring to his criminal history in a pre-trial servicing report. She cited a previous supervised release of his that was revoked to incarceration and a probation which was classified as “unsatisfactory.”

Parties are slated to return on June 28.