NEW LONDON, MO -- A New London, Missouri man is behind bars tonight for allegedly stabbing his wife.

Around 10 P-M last night police responded to a stabbing in the 100 block of North Main Street in New London.

According to the Ralls County Sheriff's Department, New London Police chief Brad Sanders was the first to arrive.

He found 40 year old Kimberly Gonzalez with a stab wound to her chest.

She was air lifted to Blessing Hospital, but later released.

54 year old Jesus (hey-seus) Gonzalez was arrested and charged with Felony First Degree Assault.