Cantrell said the sheriff's office received a report of a stabbing at about 5:48 p.m. on Thursday (July 13) at a home on the 2000 block of Rom Orchard Road.
The victim suffered multiple, non-life threatening stab wounds.
The sheriff's office and Fayetteville police K-9s tracked the suspect, but were suspended when they lost the scent.
The suspect is described as a white male, early to mid 20's, with short blonde hair and 6 feet tall. He is 160 pounds and his right ear is "cauliflower" or misshapen in some manner. When the stabbing occurred, the suspect was wearing a blue t-shirt, blue jeans and white tennis shoes.
If anyone has information, contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at (479) 444-5712.
This is a developing story.