MANHATTAN – A Kansas man was convicted of first-degree attempted murder on Thursday in Riley County.

Samuel Dartez, 30, Manhattan, was arrested on November 13, 2014, after the Riley County Police Department received a 911 call in reference to a stabbing at the Manhattan Public Library.

Officers responded and found a 27-year-old woman, the mother of his children, with multiple puncture wounds to her neck and face.

She was transported by EMS to a local hospital for treatment.

The same day, Dartez was stopped by authorities in Morris County and arrested following a standoff with law enforcement.

Sentencing for Dartez is scheduled for January 5.