Ennis man charged with kidnapping girlfriend

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: May 13, 2009 at 8:47 AM MST

Story Updated: May 13, 2009 at 8:47 AM MST

BUTTE - A 26-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping his girlfriend in Ennis and nearly running his vehicle into people who tried to rescue the woman.

Scott Clark is charged with kidnapping, misdemeanor partner assault and reckless driving. Justice of the Peace Maryann O'Malley released Clark on $2,500 bail Monday.

Madison County Sheriff Dave Schenk says Clark is charged with forcing his 30-year-old girlfriend into his vehicle at around 9 p.m. Friday. Schenk says four people were nearly hit as Clark sped off.

The woman used her cell phone to send text messages to her parents with hints about where she was being held. After an unsuccessful air search, the woman was found and Clark was arrested Saturday near a fishing access south of Ennis.

Schenk says the woman was unharmed.

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