An assault was reported around 9 p.m. Saturday at College Mall, Capt. Joe Qualters said. A female and her boyfriend were inside the mall when Thompson, the woman’s ex-boyfriend who she dated two years ago, entered the mall and saw her with her current boyfriend.
He reportedly became upset that she was dating someone else and became argumentative. Thompson reportedly grabbed her in a forceful manner inside the mall.
When the couple and a female friend were leaving the mall, he allegedly attacked them in the parking lot closest to Sears. Thompson reportedly struck the woman’s new boyfriend in the face with a closed fist, then hit his ex-girlfriend in the mouth with his fist, causing complaints of pain for both individuals, Capt. Qualters said. The second female then pepper sprayed him and he fled on foot.
Night officers located Thompson at his apartment on South Village Court and took him into custody without incident. He told officers he recently bought a diamond engagement ring and thought he was in a committed relationship with the woman, Capt. ?Qualters said.
Andy Wittry
