Deputies seek person of interest: Car severs woman’s ankle in Harrison Twp.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about a felonious assault where a man reportedly hit a woman with a 2013 Kia Soul intentionally in Harrison Twp. on Jan. 29, 2024, to call Montgomery County Regional Dispatch at 937-225-4357. Photo courtesy the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about a felonious assault where a man reportedly hit a woman with a 2013 Kia Soul intentionally in Harrison Twp. on Jan. 29, 2024, to call Montgomery County Regional Dispatch at 937-225-4357. Photo courtesy the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a person of interest in a felonious assault in Harrison Twp. after investigators say a man intentionally struck a woman with a car.

Darius Thomas is believed to be involved at the assault reported around 9:55 p.m. Monday at Salem Beverage, 3440 Salem Ave, according to the sheriff’s office.

A 29-year-old woman found with a severed right ankle severed was taken to a local hospital in serious condition, the sheriff’s office reported.

A 2013 Kia Soul with Ohio registration KAP5082 is the car involved, investigators say.

The driver reportedly fled in the car, heading east on West Hillcrest Avenue toward Salem Avenue.

The Kia should have significant damage to the front and hood areas.

Darius Thomas. Photo courtesy Miami Valley Jails.

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A preliminary investigation indicated the woman got into an argument with her boyfriend, according to deputies.

“At one point during the argument the male got into his vehicle and purposely drove into the female, knocking her to the ground,” says a statement from the sheriff’s office.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch Center at 937-225-HELP (4357). Anonymous tips can be shared with Miami Valley Crime Stoppers at 937-222-STOP (7867).

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about a felonious assault where a man reportedly hit a woman with a 2013 Kia Soul intentionally in Harrison Twp. on Jan. 29, 2024, to call Montgomery County Regional Dispatch at 937-225-4357. Photo courtesy the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.

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