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Mental Health Evaluation Ordered for Suspect in St. Joseph Stabbing

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 5:46 AM

A St. Joseph woman facing first-degree assault charges for an alleged stabbing at the Museum Hill Apartments has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. Jabreon Johnson appeared in court Thursday, where a judge granted her defense attorney’s request for the psychological assessment. The evaluation will take place in September, and a follow-up hearing…

A St. Joseph woman facing first-degree assault charges for an alleged stabbing at the Museum Hill Apartments has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. Jabreon Johnson appeared in court Thursday, where a judge granted her defense attorney’s request for the psychological assessment. The evaluation will take place in September, and a follow-up hearing will be scheduled once the results are submitted to the court.

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