THORNTON, Ky. (WMDJ) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a stabbing in Letcher County that left a woman injured Saturday night.

Troopers with Post 13 in Hazard received a report around 10:19 p.m. October 24 that a woman had suffered a stab wound to the chest on Thornton Road.

The victim was transported by Neon Fire and Rescue to Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare before being transferred to Pikeville Medical Center. Her injuries were described as non-life-threatening.

During the investigation, troopers identified Stuart Reynolds, 72, of Whitesburg, as a suspect.

Police initially could not locate Reynolds but later learned he had been found along U.S. 23 in Wise County, Virginia, where he was taken into custody on unrelated charges.

Kentucky assault-related charges against Reynolds are pending.

The investigation remains ongoing.