Police say they got multiple calls about a shooting on Dryfield Drive Wednesday afternoon.
Court documents state that Penny Vega alleged grabbed the little girl at the intersection of the North Interstate 35 service road and Rundberg Lane back in April.AUSTIN, Texas — A woman arrested for allegedly wielding a hatchet and threatening a North Austin convenience store employee in May also stands accused of trying to kidnap a 5-year-old girl in the same area in April.
The woman initially evaded police but was eventually detained and identified as 43-year-old Penny Vega. The witness also said he saw Vega grab the girl in the crosswalk and drag her by the top strap of her backpack. The witness said he heard the children yelling for help and heard the girl's brother yell,"She is killing her ." The brother was also hitting Vega as she allegedly dragged the 5-year-old.
Another witness driving in the area described a similar scene and said she"thought the suspect was trying to abduct the female child and at one point, it looked like she was trying to throw the female child into the street," according to the affidavit.The little girl was taken to a hospital and the affidavit states that she had a"small abrasion" on her chest. The day after the incident, April 17, the two siblings were interviewed by police.
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