A domestic disturbance in Breaux Bridge Saturday night led to an attempted murder arrest, St. Martin Parish Sheriff Deputies said.

It happened shortly before 11:00 p.m. in the 1000 block of Grand Anse Hwy.,

On arrival, deputies say they discovered a 59-year-old male victim with stab wounds following a physical altercation with a family member, who was later identified as 24-year-old Patrick Mowery of Breaux Bridge, who authorities say fled the area. 

He was apprehended a short time later in a wooded area behind the residence and taken into custody, deputies said. 

The victim was transported to a local hospital and treated for his injuries.

Mowery was booked into the St. Martin Parish Correctional Center on attempted second degree murder, and domestic abuse battery.

No bond set.