Everett Judge Sentences Man to 20 Years for Stabbing
Andrew Freeman received a 20-year prison sentence following his conviction for a 2025 assault on a 13-year-old student.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Criminal Justice
An Everett judge sentenced Andrew Freeman to 20 years in prison for stabbing a 13-year-old student five times. The sentencing follows a jury conviction earlier this year for first-degree assault.
Why it matters
The case highlights the application of legal enhancements for recidivism in the wake of a violent attack near 25 Street and Broadway. The sentence marks a significant outcome for local public safety efforts in Everett.
A jury convicted Andrew Freeman on September 1, 2026, for first-degree assault with a deadly weapon enhancement and a rapid recidivism aggravator. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison on October 27, 2026.
The players
Andrew Freeman
The defendant in this case was convicted of first-degree assault following a stabbing incident in Everett.
The details
On January 16, 2025, Andrew Freeman stabbed a 13-year-old student five times near 25 Street and Broadway. Police arrested Freeman on January 29, 2025, after identifying him through business surveillance images and a public tip.
Timeline
Jan. 16, 2025: Andrew Freeman stabbed a 13-year-old boy.
Jan. 29, 2025: Police arrested Andrew Freeman.
Sept. 1, 2026: A jury convicted Andrew Freeman.
Oct. 27, 2026: A judge sentenced Andrew Freeman to 20 years.
Legal Context
This case follows the state's precedent for applying the rapid recidivism aggravator to repeat offenders. The sentencing signals a strict judicial approach to violent crimes committed shortly after an individual's release from prior incarceration.
The resolution of this case brings closure to a violent incident that occurred in a public area near 25 Street and Broadway. Local residents are no longer under threat from the individual involved now that the 20-year prison sentence is finalized.
The takeaway
This case illustrates the legal consequences for repeat offenders who commit violent acts shortly after release from jail. Residents are reminded to utilize public safety bulletins to assist law enforcement in identifying suspects.
Further reading
For more information on local judicial proceedings, visit the Criminal Justice section.
