GEARY COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Geary County are investigating a stabbing and have made an arrest.
Just after 11:30pm on Sunday, the Junction City Police Department and emergency medical personnel responded to a call at room 123 in the Budget Host Motel, 820 South Washington Street in Junction City, according to a media release.
Upon arrival officers found the victim Karlie L. Jones, 19, Wichita, had received a single stab wound to the chest.
She was transported to Geary Community Hospital after being treated on the scene.
During the investigation, 22-year-old Luis Caicedo-Mosquera of Grandview Plaza was identified as the suspect.
He was arrested early Monday on suspicion of Attempted Murder.
Law enforcement officers have learned that the victim and suspect had been communicating over the internet in reference to adult escort activities.
Caicedo-Mosquera was being held at the Geary County Detention Center on a no bond status pending a first appearance in Geary County District Court.