MAYFIELD, Ky. (WSIL) — A man was arrested in connection to an assault and kidnapping investigation while a female was reported to have escaped.

The Graves County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a home along Old Dublin Road on June 4, for a report of a kidnapping and assault.

The sheriff’s office said Michael West, 41 of Mayfield, was identified as the suspect after a female was assaulted and held against her will the night before.

The sheriff’s office said the female was able to escape after the man fell asleep and made her way to another home to call for help.

The female was reportedly taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries.

West was later taken into custody. Authorities said he was found hiding in his home.

The sheriff’s office said he was arrested on outstandi

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