A man is in custody after he allegedly kidnapped and injured a woman he had a previous relationship with, according to Gainesville Police.
Police say early Wednesday morning a 45-year-old woman was walking in the 1500 block of N. Weaver Street when she was confronted by 39-year-old Christopher Ray Branch.
Officials say Branch immediately assaulted her and after showing a knife in a threatening manor, forced her into his vehicle.
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Police say Branch then drove westbound on Highway 82 and, for unknown reasons, stopped at a QuikTrip off the highway. Officials say the victim was able to escape and contacted police from within the gas station.
Officials say the victim had several facial injuries from the assault and was taken to the hospital for further medical treatment.
Police say Branch was arrested and charged with Aggravated Kidnapping with a Deadly Weapon.
Gainesville Police say the investigation is ongoing.