TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. (WHKY) – An Alexander County man is charged in connection to a stabbing. WHKY reported on the incident earlier today (September 2), new details have been released by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect is 67-year-old Victor Keith Boles of Taylorsville.

On Tuesday (September 1) Alexander County Communications received a report of a possible stabbing in the area of Blue Ridge Lane in Taylorsville. Upon arrival, deputies found a victim suffering from a stab wound to the neck. The victim was transported to a regional hospital for treatment and was last reported to be in stable condition.

Following an investigation into the incident, deputies arrested Boles and charged him with felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. Boles was jailed in the Alexander County Detention Center under no bond. His first court appearance is scheduled for September 8.