JACKSON COUNTY — An man was stabbed twice in the back in a domestic incident on Thursday.
A 911 call was made at 10:45 p.m. Thursday about a victim being stabbed twice in the back by his girlfriend’s brother, who was identified as Nicholas A. Couch, 19, Austin. Couch was arrested on preliminary charges of battery resulting in serious bodily injury, criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery and disorderly conduct, Jackson County Sheriff Rick Meyer said.
Jackson County Deputy Zach Elliott and Crothersville Police Officer John Amis were sent to the 8400 block of South County Road 850E about the incident. When officers arrrived, the victim had left with his girlfriend, who took him to Scott County Hospital for treatment, Meyer said.
The victim was later airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital in Kentucky. The victim was later released from the hospital and gave a statement to investigators.
During the investigation, officers learned that Couch and the victim lived on the same property. There was an argument between Couch and the victim over text messages the victim had sent to Couch’s mother, Meyer said. During the argument, Couch pulled out a hunting style knife and stabbed the victim twice, Meyer said. The victim was able to fight off couch and they were separated by witnesses.
