MANHATTAN, KAN. – Law enforcement authorities in Morris County have made an arrest in an attempted murder in Manhattan.

In a media release, the Riley County Police Department reported receiving a 911 call just after 11:30 a.m. on Thursday in a domestic violence incident in the 600 Block of Yuma Street.

A 27-year-old woman had been stabbed multiple times during an altercation. at the Manhattan Public Library.

The victim, found at the Manhattan Public Library with puncture wounds to her neck and face, was transported by EMS to Mercy Regional Hospital.

Just after 1p.m. Samuel Lee Dartez, 30, Manhattan, was stopped by authorities in Morris County.

After a standoff Dartez was taken into custody at 5:45 p.m.

He was arrested on 1st degree attempted murder and is being held in lieu of a $500,000 bond.

The victim was in stable condition on Thursday evening, police said.