WCSO holds news conference about suspect at large
CHIPLEY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Washington County Sheriff's Office is holding a news conference about a suspect at large. You can watch in the player above.
Deputies seek suspect in brutal attack on woman
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a man they said brutally attacked a woman Monday afternoon.
According to deputies, they received a call around 5:20 p.m. from a passerby stating he had found a victim of a brutal attack on Douglas Ferry Road.
After further investigation, deputies said the victim told law enforcement that 40-year-old David Earl Gipson, of Caryville, had visited her residence, became irate, and attacked her.
He allegedly bound, gagged, beat her, and threatened to kill her with a handgun.
Deputies said Gibson then took the victim to his residence, where he continued to abuse her before putting her in a container outside in his yard.
Deputies say the woman was able to escape and made her way to Douglas Ferry Road, where she was found. The victim was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.
Gipson has active warrants for sexual battery, aggravated battery with a weapon, and false imprisonment and is believed to be traveling in a purple 2001 PT Cruiser with the tag number QUER21.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information concerning Gipson's whereabouts to contact them at (850) 638-6111. You may also report anonymously by calling (850) 638-TIPS (8477) or by email at tips@wsco.us.
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