Arrest made in weekend assault at Auburn apartment complex
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An Auburn man has been taken into custody after an assault over the weekend at an apartment complex.
The Auburn Police Department responded to a residential apartment complex in the 700 block of West Magnolia Avenue in reference to an assault complaint in the early morning hours of September 10, 2023.
Officers located two victims who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Both victims were transported to area hospitals where they were treated for their injuries and released.
“During the investigation, it was determined that a physical altercation occurred in the parking lot of the apartment complex that involved the two victims and another individual who has already been identified,” police said “The circumstances surrounding the altercation indicate that this is an isolated incident, and that all parties involved were acquainted prior to the incident.”
Auburn Police arrested D’Andre Frederick Hartwell, age 22, from Auburn, AL on a felony warrant charging him with assault second degree on September 12, 2023.
During the investigation of this incident, Hartwell was identified as the offender. An arrest warrant was subsequently obtained and Hartwell was arrested at the Auburn Police Department on Sept. 12.
Hartwell was transported to the Lee County Jail and held on a $25,000 bond.
“Auburn Police Department detectives continue to investigate this incident and additional charges are anticipated,” police said. Police continue to encourage anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact the Auburn Police Department by calling the non-emergency line at 334-501-3100, the tip line at 334-246-1391 or by email at [email protected]
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