Marshall County Sheriff's Deputies went to College Street in Hardin to investigate, and found the female victim lying on the couch with a stab wound, and the knife on the floor. Deputies learned that the two had been arguing and fighting all night, and the man got a knife from the kitchen and stabbed the victim. Both were heavily under the influence.

Deputies arrested 58-year-old Michael D. Nicholas of Gilbertsville, charging him with assault 1st degree - domestic violence. He was taken to Marshall County Detention Center.

The victim was taken by Marshall County EMS to Marshall County Hospital for treatment.