All articles tagged with #attempted kidnapping
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Washington Post
A man in Tennessee was arrested for attempted kidnapping after stalking Memphis Mayor Paul Young, scaling a wall, and knocking on his door armed with a Taser, citing anger over city crime.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
A man trespassing at Memphis Mayor Paul Young's home was arrested and charged with attempted kidnapping, stalking, and trespassing, amid heightened concerns over political violence following recent shootings in Minnesota. The suspect was found with tools suggesting intent to harm, and the police responded swiftly, emphasizing the importance of community safety and discourse.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
A violent break-in at Beanie Babies billionaire Ty Warner's Montecito mansion resulted in a woman being left in a coma, with the suspect, Russell Maxwell Phay, arrested after a standoff and charged with multiple crimes including attempted murder and kidnapping.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
A 37-year-old man in Arizona, Joseph Ruiz, has been charged with attempted kidnapping and custodial interference after trying to snatch an 11-year-old girl on her way to school. Disturbing footage shows Ruiz attempting to grab the girl, who managed to outrun him. Ruiz has a history of violence, including stabbing his mother in the past, and reportedly exhibited strange behavior on the day of the incident. The Washington Elementary School District has alerted parents and the Glendale Police Department plans to increase its presence in the community.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KABC-TV
Surveillance video captures a man attempting to kidnap an 11-year-old girl as she walks to school in Glendale, Arizona. The girl managed to escape, and the police quickly arrested the suspect, Joseph Leroy Ruiz, for attempted kidnapping. The authorities praised the girl's bravery and quick thinking in avoiding a potentially dangerous situation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Arizona's Family
A 37-year-old man, Joseph Ruiz, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to kidnap an elementary school student in Glendale, Arizona. The incident occurred as the girl was walking to school, and police were able to identify and apprehend Ruiz after reviewing a video of the attempted kidnapping. Ruiz is facing charges of attempted kidnapping, and more information is expected to be released by Glendale police on Monday.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Democracy Now!
A federal jury in California has found David DePape, a right-wing conspiracy theorist, guilty of attempted kidnapping and assault charges for invading the San Francisco home of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in 2022 and attacking her husband, Paul Pelosi, with a hammer. DePape, who shared QAnon conspiracy theories and false claims about the 2020 election and the January 6 Capitol insurrection, could face up to 50 years in prison.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
David DePape has been found guilty on two counts in the violent attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He was convicted of assault on a federal official's family member and attempted kidnapping of a federal official. DePape could face a maximum sentence of 30 years and 20 years, respectively. The attack raised concerns over political violence and safety of public officials. Nancy Pelosi's spokesman expressed gratitude for the support and stated that the family will not comment further due to ongoing state court proceedings. DePape's attorney argued that his client's motivation did not match the charges. DePape testified about his motives and how he reacted when he found out Nancy Pelosi was not home. Pelosi recounted the attack and the difficulties he faced during his recovery. DePape has pleaded not guilty to state charges, and the next steps in the state case will be determined.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Action News 5
Memphis Police Department is investigating a robbery and an attempted kidnapping that occurred on Mud Island. In both incidents, two male suspects approached female victims. In the robbery, one of the suspects pointed a gun at the victim's head and demanded her phone. In the attempted kidnapping, the suspects tried to grab the victim, but she managed to run away. Witnesses described the suspects as two males driving an older model Honda Accord.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WREG NewsChannel 3
Two women were targeted in separate attempted kidnapping and robbery incidents involving the same car, a light gold Honda Accord, in Harbor Town, Memphis. In both incidents, witnesses were present. The suspects, two males, approached the victims and took their belongings before fleeing in the car. Police are investigating the incidents.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WDIV ClickOnDetroit
A 13-year-old boy from Alpena Township used a slingshot to fight off a 17-year-old man who attempted to abduct his 8-year-old sister while she was mushroom hunting in their backyard. The suspect had held the girl's mouth shut and tried to drag her into the woods. The boy hit the suspect in the head and chest with the slingshot, causing injuries. The suspect was charged as an adult with attempted kidnapping/child enticement, attempted assault to do great bodily harm less than murder, and assault and battery.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
An 8-year-old girl was mushroom hunting in her backyard when a male she did not know appeared from the woods and attempted to abduct her. Her 13-year-old brother witnessed the assault and shot the suspect with his slingshot in the head and chest. The suspect was identified as a 17-year-old male from Alpena and was charged as an adult with attempted kidnapping/child enticement, attempted assault to do great bodily harm less than murder, and assault and battery. He is being held on a $150,000 bond.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Katie Sorenson, a social media influencer, has been convicted of making a false report of a crime after claiming that a couple tried to kidnap her children at a Michael's store in Petaluma. Sorenson's report was determined to be false and was contradicted by the accused couple as well as the surveillance video from the store. She faces up to six months in jail and was immediately remanded into custody on the misdemeanor conviction. Sorenson had enjoyed a modest following on her @motherhoodessentials Instagram account while also posting conspiracy theories espoused by QAnon followers of Democrats and Hollywood elites running child sex-trafficking rings.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 14 News WFIE Evansville
Police in Oakland City, Indiana, are searching for a suspect who attempted to kidnap a three-year-old girl on Monday. A possible sighting of the suspect's car, a blue Hyundai Elantra, was reported on Saturday evening in the Fort Branch area, but authorities have not yet located the vehicle.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KSAT San Antonio
San Antonio police have arrested Jorge Ruedes Rivera Jr., 18, in connection with two attempted kidnapping cases and suspect he may be connected to several other incidents at downtown hotels. Rivera is charged with two counts of attempt to commit kidnapping and is being held with bonds totaling $150,000. Rivera initially denied the allegations but then told officers that he had been hearing voices in his head that he believes are extra-terrestrials. The voices tell him to do things.