Columbia man accused of stabbing victim, spitting blood on cop
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A Columbia man was charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor after he allegedly stabbed someone multiple times and spit blood on a police officer early Monday.
Lawrence Johnson, 60, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, resisting arrest and misdemeanor fourth-degree assault. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. A hearing was held Tuesday afternoon.
The probable cause statement says police were called at 12:38 a.m. Monday for a report of a domestic dispute. The victim had been stabbed in their back, had blood on their hands and was brought to University Hospital, the statement says. It was determined he was stabbed in his back, right forearm and right knee, the statement says.
A witness allegedly told police that Johnson had been drinking and demanded everyone leave his property, the statement says. Johnson allegedly first started arguing with people and the victim tried to restrain him before leaving, the statement says. The victim forgot their phone, went back to the home to get it and was stabbed by Johnson in the yard, the statement says.
Police later arrived to the residence and a standoff began around 1 a.m. and Johnson surrendered at 4:31 a.m., the statement says. Johnson was brought to University Hospital and allegedly spit blood on the face, eye and mouth of a Columbia police officer, the statement says.