BY SARAH STEPHENS
ELMORE/AUTAUGA NEWS
Photo from Autauga Sheriff’s Office
AUTAUGA COUNTY – A suspect identified as Walter Dale Hester, 60, was arrested earlier today for allegedly throwing muriatic acid on two people on Lola Road in Autauga County.
The incident reportedly happened after an argument between at least three people. Medical personnel and Autauga County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the call. Hester was quickly taken into custody by the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office. The two victims were treated by medical personnel.
Hester, whose address is listed in Cincinnati, Ohio according to booking reports, is charged with two counts of Assault 2nd Degree. He was booked into the Autauga Metro Jail on a $15,000 per charge.
No further information was immediately available.
Note: The charges and bail amounts may change after court appearances and may not be current. Bond companies and persons wishing to post bail should contact the Autauga Metro Staff at 334-361-2600 for correct bail amounts, charges and case numbers.
