A Liberty woman remains in custody at the Russell County Detention Center following her arrest on felony assault and endangerment charges Friday evening.

According to booking records, 42-year-old Yolanda Mendez Gutierrez of Liberty, Kentucky, was arrested on October 9, 2026, by Deputy Parrish with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office.

Acordding to reports Gutierrez allegedly used a kitchen knife to cut the man’s face. The victim declined medical treatment and ambulance transport.

Gutierrez was lodged in the local facility shortly after 8:30 p.m. and faces the following charges stemming from the incident: Assault, 2nd Degree and Wanton Endangerment, 1st Degree. Both charges remain pending, with no bond set at this time.

The investigation by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office is ongoing.