A Caledonia man was in stable condition today after his stepdaughter allegedly stabbed him with a knife Wednesday in an argument over stolen medication.
Jordan Wright, who lives at 301 Dove Whittaker Road with her mother and stepfather, Larry Weathersby, allegedly took his medication and left the house Wednesday.
When she returned, they became embroiled in an argument the ended with her stabbing him, said Caledonia Marshal Ben Kilgore.
Weathersby was taken in critical condition to the Intensive Care Unit at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. His condition has been upgraded to stable, although he was still in ICU this morning.
Wright has been charged with aggravated assault. Kilgore was unsure if her bond had been set yet.
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