According to the Mobile Co. Sheriff's Office, on Sunday May 28, 2023, at approximately 7:45, Mobile County Sheriff’s Office was called to a possible kidnapping on Danner Road in Wilmer, Alabama.
The suspect, Paul Patrick Samson (DOB 12/04/58) was seen by the victim’s mother attempting to entice her child to leave with him.
The mother ran to the child and pulled her from Samson's grip. Samson left in his vehicle and the mother called 911.
Tuesday, May 29, 2023, MCSO detectives arrested Paul Patrick Samson and charged him with Attempt Kidnapping 2nd degree.
MCSO says additional charges may be forthcoming.
“We have received several calls about SAMSON after his arrest.” says Sheriff Paul Burch. “If you see something, say something. Because of this mother’s quick response to reporting, we were able to identify the suspect and take him into custody.”