# Kidnapping
An Alabama Mother Warns About 'Potential Danger' Walking with Her Child into Walmart on Madison Blvd
A concerned mother shares a scary experience as she was walking into Walmart on Madison Blvd. with her child which left her nervous about leaving the store. Fortunately, she and her child are safe but the incident left her shaken up.
Did you know that in Texas, kidnapping can carry a penalty of up to 99 years in prison?
In Texas, kidnapping is viewed as a grave criminal act that is meticulously delineated in the state's Penal Code. This piece aims to clarify the legal intricacies surrounding kidnapping, delineating the various charges one might face and the corresponding repercussions.
Man Arrested for Exposing Self, Kidnapping Attempt
A man was arrested in Colorado Springs on Tuesday after reportedly exposing himself and attempting to remove a young child from a vehicle. According to an entry in the Colorado Springs Police Department blotter, police received a report shortly before 8 a.m. that a man in the 200 block of Nevada Avenue had pulled down his pants and was chasing women and children. The reporting party also noted that the man had attempted to remove her young child from her vehicle. The reporting party was able to chase the man away from the area.
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Iowa man is found guilty in death of 10-year-old girl whose disappearance prompted a huge search
Henry Earl Dinkins, a registered sex offender, has been found guilty of kidnapping and murdering 10-year-old Breasia Terrell. Despite the lack of physical evidence linking Dinkins to the crime, prosecutors alleged that he had taken Breasia to a site where he sexually assaulted her before killing her.
Carlee Russell’s Ex Says That They Had A Small Argument Prior To Her Stunt, “Wasn’t Nothing To Kidnap Yourself Over”
A 16-year-old male is currently facing second-degree attempted murder charges after gruesomely shooting a security guard outside of a high school football game!. According to reports from ABC News, the brutal incident took place Saturday afternoon outside of Proctor High School in Utica. Reports read that within the final moments of the game against Binghamton a fight had broke out in the parking lot area outside of the stadium.
Defendants Deny Involvement in Michigan Governor Kidnapping Plot, Trial Underway
In a northern Michigan courtroom, William Null, along with his brother Michael Null and Eric Molitor, are currently on trial for their alleged roles in assisting the leaders of a plan to kidnap Michigan's Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election. The case is the last in a series of 14 individuals charged either in state or federal courts in connection with the thwarted kidnapping conspiracy.
ACTIVE: Kidnapping Attempt: Man Assaults and Abducts Lady, Wilson, NC
A call was placed to 911 at 20:48 p.m. EDT (8:48 p.m. EDT) that a person witnessed a black male wearing all white hop out of a white Yukon, punch a woman in the face, and throw her into the Yukon as he sped off.
Parental abduction alert ends in police chase; Luray woman arrested
LURAY, Va. – On Friday, a local woman led police on a high speed chase that resulted in the damage of several county vehicles, and her eventual arrest on multiple charges. In the early afternoon of September 8, the Page County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) received a report that two children were missing. Details indicated that they'd possibly been abducted by a female subject after a court order awarded custody to the children’s father.
Welder Sentenced to 90 Years for Kidnapping, Torture
A 31-year-old man in Nebraska will spend decades behind bars for kidnapping and torturing a man he believed had robbed him, using a blowtorch. In a shocking case that has sent shockwaves through Nebraska's legal system, 31-year-old Tanner Danielson has been sentenced to spend multiple decades behind bars for a horrifying crime involving the kidnapping, torture, and sexual assault of a man he believed had stolen marijuana from him. The victim endured unimaginable suffering, including being branded with a blowtorch, before miraculously escaping and seeking help. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the case, its significance, and its potential implications.
Texas Kidnapping Victims Rescued: Two Suspects in Custody, Manhunt Underway for Third
A harrowing kidnapping incident in Texas has seen two suspects arrested, while a manhunt is in progress to locate a third individual involved. The victims, a mother and father, were kidnapped at gunpoint from their San Antonio home, with their five frightened children as witnesses. Felipe Valdez, 40, and Xhavier Martinez, 29, are currently held at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center on charges of aggravated kidnapping. Authorities located the missing parents during a raid on a residence in the city's west side the day after the abduction. Sgt. Washington Moscoso of the San Antonio Police Department reported that "people started coming out of the house" during the raid. Two were the kidnapped parents, and two were the suspects. Thankfully, the parents were found unharmed and subsequently reunited with their children. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not disclosed a motive. However, Moscoso stated that the incident appeared to be a targeted, aggravated kidnapping specific to this particular family, ensuring the general public was not at risk during the event. The arrested suspects have not entered pleas, with Valdez's first court hearing scheduled for October 17 and Martinez's for September 26. The manhunt continues for the third suspect involved in this distressing incident.
Kidnapping Ordeal in Kentucky: A Cautionary Tale
A Simpsonville man found himself in serious legal trouble after allegedly stealing a car with a woman and her 3-month-old baby inside. The incident, which took place near the Waddy Post Office in Kentucky, serves as a chilling reminder of the dangers that can lurk even in seemingly safe locations. In this blog, we’ll delve into the details of this kidnapping case, shedding light on the events that unfolded and emphasizing the importance of staying vigilant and cautious.
Suspect in kidnapping of marijuana money-runner sentenced to prison, DA announces
The final defendant involved in the 2020 Covelo Road armed robberies and kidnappings of cannabis money runners and the armed robbery of a separate motorist has opted to forego a jury trial, the Mendocino County District Attorney's Office announced.
Accused Kidnapper with Ties to Colorado Tried to Escape from Jail
An accused kidnapper with ties to Colorado reportedly attempted to escape from the jail in Oregon where he is being held as he awaits trial. According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Department in Medford, Oregon, on August 24, corrections deputies caught 29-year-old Negasi Zuberi attempting to break through the glass of a window in his jail cell after a maintenance worker outside the building reported hearing suspicious noises coming from one of the cells.
Georgia Father Allegedly Fakes His 2-year-old Son's Kidnapping, Faces Accusations
Authorities in Georgia are asserting that J'Asiah Mitchell's father made a false kidnapping claim regarding his 2-year-old son. A body, believed to be that of the young child, was reportedly discovered at an East Point solid waste facility during the search. This update comes from sources such as WSB-TV, Fox5Atlanta, and Atlanta News First.
Alleged Kidnapping and Assault Case in Salt Lake City: A Closer Look
In recent news, an unsettling incident has brought attention to the city of Salt Lake. A man, Jesse Hannssel Orozco-Galicia, aged 37, was apprehended by the Salt Lake City police for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and assault of a woman. The incident, which occurred near a convenience store, has raised concerns and sparked discussions about personal safety and the criminal justice system.
Tragic Case of Kidnapping and Murder
In a heart-wrenching incident that has shocked the nation, 36-year-old Kaitlyn Lynch from Cincinnati, Ohio, fell victim to a heinous crime that resulted in her kidnapping and murder. The suspect, Lance Miller, a 32-year-old Texas man, has been arrested and charged with a series of serious offenses, including murder, kidnapping, felony evading, and abuse of a corpse. The case has left her family devastated and the community in mourning, as they remember a loving mother of two and a woman with a passion for criminal justice.