Man Arrested in Acid Assault

MARSHALL – Harrison County authorities, acting on a tip, have arrested a man suspected of throwing acid on two persons. Galen Wallace, 39, was arrested Sunday near the intersection of Nesbitt Cut-off and State Highway 154. He had been living in an abandoned vehicle.

He is accused of tossing acid on Brittany Brice, 24, and Donald Salley, 21 on November 28th. Both were transported to LSU Medical Center for treatment. The incident occurred 4271 Driskell Bridge Rd. in the northwest area of the county. Authorities say the incident began with Wallace walking through the residence with a bottle of acid, making angry remarks about the victims, and saying that the drain cleaner could cause a lot of damage to a person. He then allegedly went to the bedroom where the victims were and began throwing the liquid onto the bed and the victims.

Authorities say the incident began with Wallace walking through the residence on Driskell Bridge Rd. with a bottle of acid, making angry remarks about the victims, and saying that the drain cleaner could cause a lot of damage to a person. He then allegedly went to the bedroom where the victims were and began throwing the liquid onto the bed and the victims. The victims are identified as Brittany Brice, 24, and Donald Salley, 21. Both victims were transported to LSU Medical Center for further treatment.

As deputies were interviewing the victims and witness, it was learned that the suspect had reportedly fled the residence and had taken his 3 year old son, Christian, with him. Authorities say he fled into a wooded area behind the residence, and deputies, with the assistance of K-9 operations, attempted to find the suspect, but were unsuccessful. Authorities say later the suspect went to a relative’s residence, dropped off the child, and then left on foot. The 3-year-old child remains with other family members.