Ashland Police Seek Suspect in Halloween Night Stabbing
Police in Ashland, Kentucky, are searching for Stephen Robertson, 43, in connection with a Halloween night stabbing that occurred in a downtown Ashland alley, leaving a victim in need of medical care. Robertson is charged with first-degree assault.
Charleston Huntington, WV, November 2, 2026 — Police in Ashland, Kentucky, are actively searching for Stephen Robertson, a 43-year-old individual, in connection with a stabbing incident that took place on Halloween night. The incident occurred in an alley located in the downtown area of Ashland.
According to reports, the stabbing resulted in a victim requiring medical attention. The specific nature of the victim’s injuries or their current condition was not detailed in the available information.
Stephen Robertson has been formally charged with first-degree assault in relation to the event. Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances that led to the stabbing or the timeline of events on Halloween night.
The Ashland Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Robertson. Further information regarding his whereabouts or any details that could aid in the investigation has not been provided. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The exact location within the downtown alley was not specified. The specific medical facility where the victim received care was not mentioned. Additional details surrounding the investigation remain undisclosed at this time.
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