Weekend stabbing suspect arrested

WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man wanted in connection to a stabbing in Clark County is now in custody.

Winchester Police say 37-year-old Jon Southern was arrested around 8:30 p.m. Sunday near the Clark County Health Department on Professional Drive.

Investigators say an arrest warrant had been issued for Southern following a stabbing reported Saturday at Jackson and Jefferson Streets. He is accused of stabbing a 35-year-old man multiple times.

The victim was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Southern is charged with assault. The case remains under investigation.

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