(12-31-24) Thurman D. Daniels, 33, was arrested by the Van Wert Police around 10:40 p.m. in the 300 block of South Race Street.

Daniels was upset with his wife and his stepson and pulled a knife on both at the residence. His wife suffered from superficial injuries to her right hand and face after trying to protect herself from getting stabbed.

The stepson grabbed another knife and stabbed Thurman in the back in an effort to protect his mom.

Thurman’s injuries were also listed as superficial, Daniels admitted to being “very intoxicated” at the time of the incident.

According to Van Wert Police, Daniels was taken to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility after he was medically cleared.

Thurman is facing a preliminary charge of felonious assault.