HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — One woman was sent to jail and another person was sent to the hospital after a stabbing in Owensboro Tuesday night.

At 8:21 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of W 2nd Street for a welfare check when they came across a man with several cuts and two stab wounds to the left side of his back.

The victim was taken to a local hospital for what is believed to be non-life threatening injuries, according to the Owensboro Police Department.

Detectives continued their investigation and pinned down 59-year-old Cynthia Irvin of Owensboro as their suspect. She was questioned and soon after arrested on an assault charge.

Police say she has been previously charged with:

  • Assault 2nd Degree – Domestic Violence
  • Assault 4th Degree – Domestic Violence (Minor Injury) (4 Counts)
  • Assault 4th Degree – Domestic Violence (No Visible Injury)
  • Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree – 1st Offense (Cocaine)
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st Offense
  • Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree (3 Counts)
  • Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place (21 Counts)
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Giving Officers False Name of Address