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Suspect Arrested in Vancouver Stabbing Attack
35-year-old Jason Johnson faces attempted murder and assault charges after allegedly stabbing a 29-year-old man
Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:49pm
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A 29-year-old man suffered critical injuries in a stabbing incident on NE 12th Street in Vancouver, Washington. The alleged assailant, 35-year-old Jason Johnson, was taken into custody by police and has now been charged with attempted murder and assault after being released from the hospital.
Why it matters
Violent crimes like this stabbing attack raise concerns about public safety in the Vancouver community, especially as the suspect was released from the hospital and booked into jail to face multiple felony charges.
The details
According to police, officers responded to a disturbance call on NE 12th Street around 11:45 pm on March 28th. They found a 29-year-old male victim with life-threatening stab wound injuries. The suspect, Jason Johnson, exited the residence and was taken into custody without incident, though he also had non-life-threatening injuries from the attack. Johnson was released from the hospital on March 31st and booked into the Clark County Jail on charges of attempted murder, assault, and weapons display.
- On March 28th around 11:45 pm, police responded to the disturbance call on NE 12th Street.
- On March 31st, suspect Jason Johnson was discharged from the hospital and booked into jail.
The players
Jason Johnson
A 35-year-old man who was arrested and charged with attempted murder, assault, and weapons display after allegedly stabbing a 29-year-old victim.
Vancouver Police Department
The law enforcement agency that responded to the stabbing incident, took the suspect into custody, and is continuing the investigation.
What they’re saying
“Nothing additional is being released at this time.”
— Vancouver Police Department, Statement
What’s next
The Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit is continuing the investigation into the stabbing incident.
The takeaway
This violent crime highlights the need for continued vigilance and public safety efforts in the Vancouver community, as well as the importance of the judicial system holding alleged perpetrators of such attacks accountable through the legal process.
