SCOTTSVILLE, KY—A routine day at the Allen County Sheriff’s Office took a shocking turn when a man walked in, bleeding from multiple stab wounds, and asked to speak with a deputy.
The victim, identified as Jeff Cooke, entered the sheriff’s office on Wednesday, where authorities quickly realized he had been stabbed several times. An immediate investigation led deputies to arrest 37-year-old Jacquelyn Magyar of Scottsville in connection with the attack.
Magyar has been charged with second-degree assault – domestic violence and is now in custody at the Allen County Detention Center. Officials have clarified that Cooke is not the former sheriff of Allen County.
Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, and authorities have not disclosed what led to the violent altercation. The investigation is ongoing as law enforcement continues to gather evidence.
This alarming case underscores the devastating impact of domestic violence and raises concerns about safety within the community.
