On February 21, 2017, the Auburn Police Division arrested David R. Brewer II, age 35 from Auburn on warrants charging him with Kidnapping Second Degree, Assault Third Degree, and Reckless Endangerment.
On Saturday, February 18th at approximately 4:00 p.m. Auburn Police responded to assist paramedics in reference to an unresponsive female in a vehicle in the parking in the 1600 block of Opelika Road. The 27 year old female was treated on the scene by AFD and EMS paramedics and transported by ambulance to EAMC Emergency Room. The victim was treated for dehydration, minor bruises and abrasions and later released.
Further investigation of the incident by Auburn Police determined that Brewer and the victim both worked at a restaurant in the 1600 block of Opelika Road. Detectives determined, through the recovery of video surveillance footage, that Brewer was responsible for taking the incapacitated victim from the business after it is was closed during the early morning hours of February 18th, placing her into his vehicle and leaving with her. The victim was discovered hours later inside of her locked vehicle in a nearby parking lot, still incapacitated and suffering from dehydration, minor bruises and abrasions. Warrants were obtained on Brewer charging him with Kidnapping Second Degree, Assault Third Degree, and Reckless Endangerment. He was located at his residence in Auburn and taken into custody. The case remains under investigation and additional charges are possible.
Brewer was transported to the Lee County Jail where he is being held a $27,000 bond.
Source: Auburn Police Division