Kuttawa Pair Arrested After Stabbing Incident in Lyon County

Authorities say the incident involved domestic violence and intoxication.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:31pm

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A Kuttawa man and woman were arrested after deputies responded to a stabbing report in Lyon County, Kentucky. The investigation revealed the two were involved in a disturbance while intoxicated, leading to an assault and a subsequent stabbing incident.

Why it matters

Domestic violence and alcohol-related incidents continue to be an issue in the region, with authorities working to address these problems and protect public safety.

The details

According to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a stabbing report on Wilderness Road, south of Suwanee, around 7:18 p.m. Thursday. Authorities say the investigation revealed that 39-year-old John Huddleston assaulted 48-year-old Wendy Garnett with his hands and fists and took her phone to prevent her from calling emergency services. Garnett later armed herself with a knife and went to the same residence, where the two argued again, and Garnett used the knife on Huddleston before fleeing on foot.

  • The incident occurred around 7:18 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
  • Huddleston was transported to an area hospital for treatment after the incident.

The players

John Huddleston

A 39-year-old Kuttawa man who was arrested and charged with fourth-degree assault related to domestic violence and interfering with communications.

Wendy Garnett

A 48-year-old Kuttawa woman who was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and tampering with physical evidence. She was also on supervised felony probation from the Marshall County Circuit Court.

Brent White

The Lyon County Sheriff who detained Garnett as she exited a wooded area.

Lyon County EMS

The emergency medical services that were called to the scene and transported Huddleston to the hospital.

Crittenden County Detention Center

The detention center where Garnett and Huddleston were lodged after their arrests.

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What’s next

Garnett will face a probation violation detainer in addition to the new charges, while Huddleston and Garnett will both await trial for their respective charges.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of addressing domestic violence and substance abuse issues in rural communities, and the importance of law enforcement and social services working together to support victims and hold offenders accountable.