Two people have been arrested following an assault that took place on Versailles Road.
On January 3, 2023, at 3:01 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Versailles Road for an individual who had been assaulted. Upon arrival, the officers located a 28-year-old victim suffering from stab wounds. The victim was taken to a local hospital with reported critical injuries.
With the help of the FLOCK license plate readers, detectives were able to identify the suspect’s vehicle. Hunter Townsend, 25, and Keith Merritt, 52, were arrested on January 5, 2023, and charged with Assault 1st degree.
Both are currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 Tips app available at www.p3tips.com.
