A Scottsville man was arrested in Cumberland County after he allegedly stabbed another man, inflicting life-threatening injuries.
According to Kentucky State Police, the incident occurred just after midnight Saturday on Cary Lane in Burkesville when 22-year-old Dennis Spears and 42-year-old Timothy Alexander became involved in a physical altercation outside of a residence. During that altercation, Spears reportedly brandished a knife and stabbed Alexander, who was taken to Cumberland County Hospital and then flown to the University of Kentucky Hospital for treatment of injuries.
Spears remained outside the residence following the stabbing and state police say he made threats toward other individuals in the home. State police then say in an effort to stop Spears from attacking anyone else, 25-year-old Austin White of Burkesville struck Spears with a vehicle where the previous altercation occurred.
Spears was transported to TJ Samson Hospital where he was treated and released. He was arrested and charged with assault – first degree and lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.
The case remains under investigation by Detective James Ford with Kentucky State Police.
