UPDATE: Sunday, August 24 at 9:06 p.m.
The man police were searching for has been located and is in custody Sunday evening, according to Winchester Police.
Police say Jon Southern was taken into custody at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday by the Winchester Police Department. Southern was located near the Clark County Health Department on Professional Drive, and police say he was arrested without incident.
Southern is lodged in the Clark County Detention Center, and charged with first-degree assault.
This is an ongoing investigation. We'll update you once we learn more.
Original story:
Winchester police are searching for a suspect after a stabbing left a man in critical condition Saturday evening, according to the Winchester Police Department.
Officers responded to Jackson and Jefferson streets and found the victim with multiple life-threatening wounds. The victim was then rushed to the UK Hospital for treatment.
Detectives have identified the suspect as Jon Matthew Southern, who is wanted on an assault charge. Police say Southern is armed and dangerous.
Southern has ties to Winchester, Richmond, and Berea, according to authorities.
Anyone who sees Southern is urged to call 911 immediately and not approach him.
