Police: Man opens gift early; wife stabs him

[Catherine Vincent]

Dec. 21, 2007, 9:39PM
Police: Man opens gift early; wife stabs him

Associated Press

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — A woman stabbed her husband with a kitchen knife following an argument that began when she accused him of opening a Christmas present early, authorities said Friday.

Misty Johnson, 34, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and battery, a felony, and misdemeanor domestic battery. Her husband, Shawn Fay Johnson, 34, was treated at a hospital for a wound to the chest, police said.

Misty Johnson made an initial court appearance Thursday in which she requested a court-appointed attorney, authorities said. She was released after posting bail, which was set at $7,500. There was no telephone listing for her in Rock Springs.

Authorities said Shawn Johnson called 911 just before 1 a.m. Wednesday to report that his wife had stabbed him. He told police that his wife started arguing with him over his opening a Christmas present, according to court records.

As the argument escalated, Misty Johnson accused her husband of having an affair, authorities said. Police found a marriage license in the couple's apartment stating they were married in late September.

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[K Gardner]

1. I am SO putting my presents back under the tree !!!

[davidinalameda]

2. tis the season to be crazy

fa la la la la la la la la

when anyway you get the picture

[riverdeep]

3. "accused her husband of having an affair"

Best Dr. Phil voice: 'Now, you know this wasn't just about the present. So, instead of confronting him like an adult, you stabbed him, and now you're facing charges. How's that working for ya?'

[madeline_con]

6. I can SO hear the Dr. now. n/t

[TwilightGardener]

4. Hope the gift was worth it.

[TransitJohn]

5. Lol

In Rock Springs? Sounds like she went all county 4 on his ass. Those of you with Wyoming ties might understand. :evilgrin:

[Akoto]

7. I hope it was something better than socks. n/t

[TwilightGardener]

9. Yeah. Or Isotoner gloves. Not worth the blood loss.

[Hoof Hearted]

8. That's like a special episode of COPS right there!

Their neighbors must be thrilled.

[seemslikeadream]

10. Merry Christmas darling

[emilyg]

11. So is the honeymoon over?

[Swamp Rat]

12. What a sweet couple

:)

[Initech]

13. Misty Johnson sounds like the name of a porno star.

[Kurovski]

14. Also sounds like a pecker disorder.

[Warren DeMontague]

15. The present? A brand new set of kitchen knives. nt

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

16. I'm gonna start wishing people Stabby Christmas

[MrScorpio]

17. She wanted to fight about the alleged affair to begin with

But she had to start it about something

[Berry Cool]

18. "How could you, Mrs. Dinky?"

Sorry, that was for all the SCTV fans out there.

[Perry Logan]

19. If we just had more guns, they could have blown each other away.