Slashing Assault Suspect Arrested in South Carolina

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — A Douglas County man accused of trying to slice his victim's neck while she was sleeping has been arrested, authorities say.

Kenny Wayne Oliver, 20, was arrested Wednesday evening in Spartanburg, South Carolina, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office spokesman Lt. Glenn Daniel.

Authorities say Oliver was living with his victim at a residence on Spring Terrace when the attack occurred.

They say the victim woke up to find lacerations to her neck and thumb.

She required "multiple sutures to her neck and finger," according to Daniel.

The sheriff's office had not released details early Thursday on details of the crime, including Oliver's relationship to the victim and the weapon believed to have been used in the attack.

Oliver is being charged with aggravated assault and aggravated battery, Daniel said. He has waived an extradition hearing and will be transported back to Douglas County on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy Douglas County Sheriff's Office