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DeKalb sheriff’s office arrests assault and kidnapping suspects

By Taylor West
June 3, 2014

Three people were arrested Monday in relation the May 28 assault of Patrick Terry.

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Squad arrested Eunice English — wanted for aggravated assault and kidnapping.

Marco Fernando Watson was later arrested on a warrant for aggravated assault, kidnapping and probation violation — felony obstruction of a law enforcement officer.

Police also took Brian Christopher Thompkins into custody at the scene on charges of obstruction and felony hindering apprehension of a criminal, according to the release.

All three are being held at the DeKalb County Jail. Details of the alleged assault and motive were not disclosed.

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