A violent altercation between a couple driving on the Highway 35/19 bypass resulted in the arrest of a 35-year-old white male, who now stands charged with domestic violence, assault, and child endangerment by the Attala County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Tim Nail told The Star-Herald that the male suspect, identified as Michael Albert, was driving in a vehicle with his girlfriend and their children when the female ejected herself from the passenger seat, jumping onto the road.
“She claimed he threatened to kill her, the kids, and then himself,” said Nail.
The female victim was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Attala with injuries from the jump and alleged prior assault. Her injuries included many bruises and cuts, according to Nail.
The Attala County Sheriff’s Office issued a BOLO (Be on the Lookout) notice requesting the public’s assistance in locating Albert and worked in coordination with the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Eventually, Albert’s location was discovered.
“The brother of the female went to the location where (Albert) had the two children, got them, and took them to the hospital,” said Nail. “And then, once we found the location of (Albert), we went and arrested him.”
Albert is currently in custody at the Leake County Jail in Carthage.
Nail said that in spite of the violence, the incident concluded well because the children are now safe. He also commended each officer and law enforcement agency involved in resolving the situation.
“All the officers, deputies, police officers, and Highway Patrol came together to get this
