Warner Robins man sentenced to ten years in prison after January knife incident

WARNER ROBINS — Joshua Phillips, 29, of Warner Robins pled guilty on Thursday to two counts of aggravated assault and sentenced to 20 years, the first 10 served in prison, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office.

Warner Robins Police Department officers responded to a stabbing at 513 King Richard Drive on Jan. 8.

The DA’s office said Phillips and his partner invited guests to the home. During the evening, Phillips got very intoxicated and argumentative, grabbing box cutters and swinging them at his guests, cutting one on the abdomen. 

Law enforcement and EMS arrived on scene. The victim was transported to Atrium Health in Macon for their injuries. 

Victims told law enforcement Phillips had prior interest in handling firearms.

After first deploying a tactical robot, officers entered the residence and found Phillips hiding in a bedroom closet. Police found box cutters and two realistic-looking pellet guns. 

Phillips was on probation for domestic violence at the time of the crime.  

Detective Robert Broussard of the WRPD primarily investigated the case. Senior Assistant District Attorney Mike Smith prosecuted Phillips.  

Smith said alcohol, drugs and deadly weapons do not mix and Phillips was given many chances to address his problems through prior run-ins with the system.

District Attorney Eric Edwards said the sentence reflects the case’s severity and the office is committed to holding repeat offenders accountable.