A 23-year-old man has been charged with felony assault for allegedly attacking his girlfriend with a pair of scissors Wednesday.
The girlfriend, who is only identified in court documents by her initials, sustained a wound to her abdomen, according to prosecutors.
She told police in an interview that her boyfriend, Shawn M. Jessup, lunged at her with the scissors about three times, stabbed her and threw her to the ground, according to an affidavit.
According to an affidavit, Jessup first used the scissors to try to pop the tires of her vehicle to prevent her from going to work. When that didn’t work, he used the scissors against her, the affidavit alleges.
Prosecutors say there was an eyewitness to the incident, which took place outside of the woman’s apartment in the downtown area, and police observed an 8-inch laceration across her upper abdomen. A police officer located a pair of blue-handled scissors in the street, according to an affidavit.
Jessup appeared in Juneau District Court before Judge Thomas Nave earlier this week on one count of second-degree assault, a felony that can carry up to 10 years in prison.
During his arraignment, Jessup said he was last employed four months ago, and Nave appointed a public defender to represent him.
Assistant District Attorney Amy Williams told the judge Jessup recently moved to Juneau from Washington and that he has little to no ties to the community. Williams also alleged Jessup has a criminal history.
Nave ordered Jessup be held on $25,000 bond and prohibited him from contacting his girlfriend and from possessing weapons. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 3.
• Contact reporter Emily Russo Miller at 523-2263 or at emily.miller@juneauempire.com.
Comments (14)
Add commentNewtLife, That was a really
NewtLife,
That was a really witless comment--kind what I'd expect from a person of your ilk.
Agreed, J.E.
NewLife - you and Calypso both often lump people together in pretty broad categories - "you people" and so forth.
It really shows a lack of intelligence and understanding of the multi-dimensional makeup of our society, a state, an ethnic group, a gender, a political group, etc. etc. etc.
Not to mention gives the rest of us an indication of just how narrow-minded and one-dimensional you are, every single time you make a comment like that, which has nothing to do with the acutal story. You seem filled with a lot of anger, contrary to your moniker.
Ok, wait just a second....
Jessup is from Washington State right? He certainly does appear to be a loser right? (Evidence his recent arrest) (Never mind his trendy personal appearance)
A spade is a spade after all.
As far as Washington being a
As far as Washington being a "blue" state goes, one should really take a look at the statewide demographics. Of course, Greater Seattle is "blue." However, pretty much the rest of the state is "red." As a consequence, if this chump is from Yakima or Pasco, the chances are that his political leanings, if he has any, are red. Personally, I doubt if the guy gives politics a whole lot of thought. My guess is that his chief concern in life is his next snort of meth.
The man's tattoos are meant to say something to those
he comes into contact with, particularly the one under his eye.
The Seattle, Washington area is immense and the locals know which areas to avoid as with any large metropolis. (These areas are actually very limited and well defined.)
For reasons known only to Mr. Jessup he planted himself outside of his element, to Juneau, and failed to change his spots (if that was his intention).
Unfortunately for him the social infrastructure he enjoyed in said metropolis could not be relied upon to remain under the radar.
I am assuming he is from the Seattle area because I have seen much of Washington and this metropolis stands out.
My, my
Look at how some are so quick to criticize Washington State for their criminal element. I wouldnt be so quick to portray Alaska as the shining example. Perhaps Mr Jessup felt he'd fit in better in Alaska, afterall we do have one of the highest rates of violence against women among all states.
I hope the woman involved gets the help she needs and can learn to steer away from worthless pieces of scum like this.
Guys that show anger and act
Guys that show anger and act violent towards women show how week they really are and make me sick. Something should be done about it.
I agree with kiki and I feel that we have a high rate of violence against women because the perps either get a slap on the wrist or the victims won't press charges.
Serious
All comments aside, I hope and pray that State of Alaska takes a case like this to the stars, pertinant to the seriousness of the attack.
I can only imagine how scared the girl must have been, and in DV cases I'll be willing to bet that a majority of victims would like to see their assailants in prison or jail but are too fearful for what they may have to answer to when the assailant is released ie: another beating or lashing and possibly loss of life.
We should all be thankful that there were good samaritans around to witness and tesitify against him; hopefully that is one less violent member of society on the streets of Juneau.
People like the perpetrator belong right where he is...prison!
The girl he stabbed is one of
The girl he stabbed is one of my best friends and I hope they give him the full jail time allowed! This piece of scum tried to kill her and I am disgusted that JPD is not charging him with attempted murder! I know its not right to lump people together but frankly its hard not to judge Washington people because just last year a friend of ours was murdered in Washington by a gang banger druggie! Her scum bag boyfriend wouldn't help the police find the murderer because he said it was snitching and they should have charged him with something but they did not! I guess Juneau Girls just need to get real about the gang bangers from Washington! As you know there are no gangs in Juneau!
crazy 8 tha snapcase
more famously known as in my city,, bremerton wa 360,,,,
i am one of many who know all too well that if ur not pleasing him,, the consequences are great,, shawn stabbed me with a serated kitchen knife,, police never charged or arrested him but placed on suicide watch a few hours,,, even tho they investegated immiediatly,, the police where called to our apt many times,, i even filed a report thru email to the kitsap county police after being shot in the back at point blank range wit co2 riffle,, they never followed thru with an arrest,, iv lived in fear of him for a long time,, till he just left to ak,, i just hope he gets the treatment he needs to control his rage,, shawns is an amazing tattoo artist,, talented lyrisist,, and for the most part my best friend,, i do not wish him a slap on the wrist,, he needs to know the severity of his actions,, either of us could have been dead,, and this could be a sad event,, but i find relieve and comfort in knowing he will have to face punnishment and wont be back out here on the streets,, hope he does something to salvage what life is left,,
This is part of the problem!
This is part of the problem! "shawn stabbed me with a serated kitchen knife", " after being shot in the back at point blank range wit co2 riffle", "iv lived in fear of him for a long time", " shawns is ... for the most part my best friend". OK. If someone stabs me, shoots me, and I have lived in fear of them for a long time, I am not going to describe them as my best friend! Women need to quit enabling, down playing, taking the blame! Admit what these abusive jerks really are: violent scum! They don't love you, or they wouldn't be hurting you! You don't deserve it. You deserve to be treated like a queen! Leave him. Get a support group. Press charges. But above all else, leave! And if you have kids in that situation, run run run! There is no excuse for allowing children to be abused or witness you being abused.
truth
i love shawn not what he does,, i did leave over a year ago,, left state even,, he needs help,, and counciling,, i dont see anything wrong for feeling sorry for him, its better then feeling sorry for myself,,
Bleh
He needs to be locked up and receive some serious help. He was a good kid for a long time and as far as I know, he had some sort of really messed up life behind the scenes. However, that's no excuse. He needs to be kept away from people because he will just keep up his ways and is very much on his way to murder. I remember him calling em a few years back out of the blue and he sounded off and was trying to get me to hang out with him. I already knew he was on the decline, and I had never actually ever hung out with him or even associated to a degree of full friendship. So I declined, and over the years have heard all of the horror stories associated with him. His looks have always been that way, it wasn't because of some "gang" popular to your belief, he has always been dark, secluded, wearing baggy clothes, chains, spikes n such. His dress is about right from the time that I knew him. Washington isn't full of bad people. It's full of idiots who think they're bad. Among all of the good population, we have our bad, just as any other state does although I imagine it is much less up there then in the lower ones, the only time people will notice though is when they can stereotype the happenings to some kind of close minded arrogance. Anyways, I full agree with you lot that he should be charged with attempted murder, and you need to keep him off the streets. Let this be a warning.. he's obviously slipped through the system a few times, don't let it happen now.
THE TRUTH ABOUT SHAWN JESSUP
Shawn is my ex boyfriend from a few years back. im so happy im not with him now. yes shawn is a meth addict, and has been for years. LADIES STAY AWAY FROM THIS MAN. hes no good. obviously. he is not from seattle, but from a little ghetto place. Bremerton. he has assualted a friend of mine as well, he hit her over the head with a beer bottle. glass of course. now you all know the truth. sooo no need for guessing. i hope he stays in there for life.