Lexington Kidnapping Suspect Arrested Monday

DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — On Monday, Lexington Police arrested Da-Juan Lamont Russell, 27, on charges including: first-degree kidnapping, assault by strangulation, breaking and entering to terrorize, habitual misdemeanor assault, assault on a female, communicating threats, and injury to personal property.

Early Monday, officers were called about a domestic kidnapping incident on Booker Avenue. Police learned that Russell forced the victim into his car against their will and then drove them to Salisbury. Russell was found and arrested by Salisbury Police, who released the victim.

Russell was placed in the Davidson County Jail under a $57,500 secured bond. Police say he will appear in Davidson County District Court on October 12.

Detectives say this investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with any further details should call Lexington Police at (336) 243-3302 or Lexington Area Crime Stoppers at (336) 243-2400.