Judge Sentences Alexandria Man to Six Years Probation for Aggravated Assault

An Alexandria man who allegedly assaulted a woman while holding a gun on her appeared for sentencing in DeKalb County Criminal Court Monday.
Judge David Patterson presided.
43 year old Timothy Dewayne Johns entered a plea by criminal information to aggravated assault and received a six year sentence all suspended to TDOC probation on judicial diversion. He must make restitution of $400 to the victim and he is under a restraining order to keep away from her. Johns must also undergo domestic violence counseling.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Saturday, May 7 a deputy responded to a residence on New Hope Road due to a physical domestic involving a gun. While speaking with the victim, the officer learned that Johns had allegedly ripped off most of the woman’s clothing and assaulted her. The deputy observed a knot on her left brow and several scrapes and red marks on her neck, hands, legs, and knees. According to the woman, Johns held a pistol to her head during the assault and then put the handgun in her mouth, saying he should just kill her. The woman claims Johns tried to choke her several times while inflicting blows about her head and body. Johns was placed under arrest.