Anniston AL —On February 15, 2023, around midnight at night, Anniston Police Department received a call at midnight. Anniston Police Department received a request for assistance from a man who claimed that he was kidnapped and assaulted. When they arrived, officers met with the victim’s adult and began an investigation.

Investigators learned that the incident began in the the 400-block of West 29th Street when the victim was assaulted by three males , who then removed him from the area and transported to a far-off area in Anniston. After being brutally assaulted and struck with a handgun to the head the person was able escape and contacted law enforcement when the situation was safe enough for him to call police. The victim was taken to RMC Hospital and treated for his injuries before being released.

Investigators were able learn the names of three attackers. Demario Lamonte , 24, Deonte Durell Whorton, 25 and Jarmell Antwon Elston, 18, were later identified and detained by the Anniston Police Department and transported to the Calhoun County Jail. The charges and photos are listed below.

Anniston Police Chief, Nick Bowles said “This was not a “stranger-onstranger” incident and there’s no risk to the public’s safety at this time.” He further stated that there were no arrests expected in this particular case however, the investigation is ongoing. If anyone has details about the incident you can call Anniston Police Department at (256) 238-1800. Anniston Police Department at (256) 238-1800.

Deontae Durell Whorton | Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Jail

Name: Deontae Durell Whorton

AGE: 25


CHARGES:

1st Robbery (weapon) • BOND Bond Bond

Kidnapping 1st Bond: No Bond

Bond: $250,000

Probation violation (robbery 1st) | Bond: No Bond

Jarmell Antwon Elston | Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Jail

NAMES: Jarmell Antwon Elston

AGE: 18


CHARGES:

Bond: $60,000

Kidnapping First Bond: No Bond

1st Robbery (weapon) • Bond: No Bond

Demario Lamonte Burnett | Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Jail

NAME: Demario Lamonte Burnett

AGE: 24


CHARGES:

1st Robbery with a Weapon Bond: No Bond

Kidnapping First Bond: No Bond

Assault 1st | BOND: $30,000

Bond: $60,000

Probation violation (assault 2nd) | Bond: No Bond

Probation violation (robbery 1st) | Bond:No Bond

Probation violation (robbery 1st) | Bond: No Bond