Violent — Flemingsburg, KY — reported 2026-07-12

SUMMARY

A person was stabbed and taken to hospital after an incident in Flemingsburg.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Flemingsburg, KY
  • Date reported: 2026-07-12
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Status: arrest

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The sheriff's office responded to a report of a stabbing victim in Flemingsburg around 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 11.
  • Joseph Howell allegedly stabbed another person multiple times.
  • The victim was taken to the University of Kentucky Hospital for treatment.
  • Howell was located earlier today and arrested without incident by Sheriff Tim Smith.
  • Howell was lodged in the Mason County Detention Center.