ARREST MADE AFTER REPORTED KIDNAPPING, ASSAULT IN CARBON HILL

On Saturday, a possible kidnapping was reported to Walker County Sheriff's dispatch. The names of a  suspect, witness,  and victim were given to dispatch.  The suspect was already wanted in connection with a previous shooting in Carbon Hill.

Deputies and Investigators worked for over eight (8) hours doing searches and interviews in multiple counties. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office and Winston County Sheriff's Office along with the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force assisted throughout the day.

Investigators were finally able to locate the suspect and the female at a residence on Hwy 233 in Winfield.

Christopher Austin Lee Dodd, age 29 of Nauvoo, was arrested on a felony warrant for Assault 1st degree in relation to the prior Carbon Hill shooting.

The kidnapping was determined to be unfounded after speaking with the female.

Any indication of an arrest does not imply guilt. All persons presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law,