A Marion woman was involved in a stabbing incident Wednesday night in Webster County that required air evacuation for treatment of her wounds. A second stabbing victim was also transported by air for treatment, and one suspect was arrested on both counts.
State police were called to a Wheatcroft home around 9:30 p.m., yesterday to investigate a possible stabbing. When authorities arrived, they found Sommer L. Owen of Marion with numerous cuts. Police also learned there was a second victim, Jerry D. Rodney, who was also found with numerous cut wounds. Both victims were flown to Evansville for treatment of their injuries and were listed in stable condition.
Arrested and charged on two counts of first-degree assault was 35-year-old Daniel W. Kautzman of Dawson Springs. He was lodged in the Webster County Jail.
Police have given no motive as to the stabbings.
