Casino Parking Lot Stabbing Results in Arrest in Montana

Published on: March 29, 2024

Trevor Leonard Johnson was arrested for stabbing someone in the parking lot of a casino in Great Falls, Montana. The incident took place outside Ike and Susan's Lounge & Casino on March 18. Johnson is accused of attacking a person he knew with a switchblade and has been charged with assault with a weapon.

After the casino closed, the victim was attacked by Johnson once they got out of a parked car. Johnson stabbed the victim with a folding knife in the stomach and arm. Johnson ran away but later came back and confessed to the stabbing. The police from Great Falls arrested Johnson and the attack was recorded on security cameras.

Victim's Medical Emergency

Rushed to the hospital.
Treated for multiple wounds.
Emergency care for internal organs protruding from his stomach.
Underwent treatment for other injuries, including a stab wound on his arm and a large cut on his stomach.

The current state of the victim after hospitalization has not been shared, leaving uncertainty about their recovery and condition.

Johnson faced a judge in Cascade County court who ruled there was enough evidence for the charges. The judge set Johnson’s bail at $10,000 and ordered him to stay at least 1,500 feet away from the victim. Johnson has not yet responded to the charges with a plea. If found guilty, he could get up to 20 years in jail and be fined as much as $50,000.

Ongoing Investigation

The precise reason behind the altercation remains unclear. An update on the condition of Johnson following the incident has not been provided. As the case continues, further details may emerge explaining how the disagreement between the victim and Johnson escalated to violence.

For authoritative information on similar criminal justice proceedings, reference can be made to official sources like the U.S. Department of Justice.

When things like this happen, people in the area usually worry about how safe it is to have fun out in public. The people in charge are talking about what happened and are trying to come up with ways to stop it from happening again.