Minneapolis man sentenced to 24 years for kidnapping, fraud, and identity theft
St. Paul, MN – A Minneapolis man will spend 24 years in federal prison after a jury convicted him of kidnapping, bank fraud, and identity … Read more
Kidnapping
West Haverstraw man indicted for kidnapping and armed standoff after violent domestic assault
NEW CITY, NY — A West Haverstraw man accused of viciously attacking his girlfriend, kidnapping her at gunpoint, then leading police on a multi-jurisdiction high-speed … Read more
Three arrested after armed attempted kidnapping in Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Just after midnight Tuesday, three suspects were taken into custody after police say they assaulted two men at gunpoint and tried to … Read more
Ex-LAPD officer among four charged in Koreatown kidnapping and robbery
LOS ANGELES, CA – A former Los Angeles police officer and three other men are facing felony charges in connection with a violent home invasion … Read more
DC duo nabbed in armed ATM kidnapping case
WASHINGTON, DC — Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with a violent armed kidnapping that took place in Northeast in May, during … Read more
North Jersey man, Oscar Ramirez sentenced to 24 years for kidnapping and sexual assault
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — A North Bergen man has been sentenced to 24 years in state prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in … Read more
Pittsfield man sentenced in 2019 kidnapping and assault case
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Pittsfield man was sentenced Monday in Berkshire Superior Court after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a 2019 kidnapping and sexual … Read more
Connecticut man charged with kidnapping Uber driver to traffic 130 pounds of marijuana into New Jersey
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 27-year-old man from Manchester, Connecticut, has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and drug trafficking after allegedly forcing an Uber … Read more
New Jersey predator heading to prison for 20 years after horrific kidnapping of young girl
FREEHOLD – An Asbury Park man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for luring and kidnapping a then-11-year-old girl off the street … Read more
Baltimore man indicted in Queens drug robbery, kidnapping and fatal shooting
A federal grand jury in Brooklyn has returned a second superseding indictment charging Jalon Lenny Garrett and five other Maryland men in connection with a … Read more
North Bergen police arrest man in alleged teen kidnapping
North Bergen police arrest man in alleged teen kidnapping
NORTH BERGEN, NJ — A 35-year-old North Bergen man has been arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a 17-year-old girl on Wednesday. According to North Bergen Police Chief Robert J. Farley, Jr., the incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. near 79th Street and Bergenline Avenue.
The suspect, identified as Roberto Canavalan, faces charges of kidnapping and endangering the welfare of a child. Authorities reported that Canavalan was detained at the scene and subsequently taken to the Hudson County Correctional Facility to await his court appearance.
Witnesses informed police they saw Canavalan running toward the victim, grabbing her, and dragging her several feet away from Bergenline Avenue in an apparent abduction attempt. The victim struggled for approximately two minutes before bystanders assisted her.
Three nurses from a nearby doctor’s office and a male passerby heard the girl’s cries for help. Working together, they intervened, successfully freeing her from Canavalan’s grasp.
“Responding officers located a female victim, a 17-year-old North Bergen resident, along with several witnesses,” stated the police report. Additional officers identified and arrested Canavalan on
Chicago teen charged with aggravated kidnapping, battery of infant in violent domestic attack
CHICAGO, IL — A 19-year-old man has been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly assaulting a woman and kidnapping a 1-month-old infant in a violent … Read more
Queens man sentenced to 15 years in prison for Paterson kidnapping and robbery
NEWARK, NJ — A Queens resident has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for kidnapping a store employee in Paterson, New Jersey, and … Read more
Three arrested in Harford County kidnapping and assault case
DARLINGTON, Md. — Maryland State Police have arrested three people in connection with an alleged kidnapping and assault after a man was found running down … Read more
ICE deports Mexican fugitive wanted for kidnapping
NOGALES, Ariz. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Jose Ramon Torres Cordova, a 47-year-old Mexican fugitive wanted in Hermosillo, Mexico, for kidnapping … Read more
Two arrested in New Jersey hotel kidnapping, drug bust held captive with hypodermic needle
SECAUCUS, N.J. — Two men were arrested after allegedly holding a victim against their will in a Secaucus hotel room while one of them threatened … Read more
South Carolina woman sentenced to 18 years for role in Brittanee Drexel’s kidnapping and murder
CHARLESTON, S.C. – A Georgetown woman was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for lying to investigators about her involvement in the 2009 kidnapping … Read more
Sellers man convicted of kidnapping, domestic violence in Horry County
CONWAY, S.C. — A Sellers man was convicted Wednesday on charges of kidnapping and first-degree domestic violence following a jury trial in Horry County, prosecutors … Read more
ICE arrests Salvadoran national after kidnapping and robbery conviction
NEW ORLEANS — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested a Salvadoran national convicted of robbery and kidnapping after his release from an Alabama … Read more
Asbury Park man convicted of luring and kidnapping 11-year-old girl
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County jury has convicted a 30-year-old Asbury Park man of luring and kidnapping an 11-year-old girl in 2023, Monmouth County … Read more
Philadelphia man convicted of kidnapping and robbery in violent Kensington attack
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia jury has convicted Eric Alamo, 48, for the kidnapping and robbery of a man and his family in the city’s … Read more
Utica man charged with kidnapping after 20-hour standoff with police
UTICA, NY — A 55-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping, after a 20-hour standoff with police at a high-rise apartment building that began … Read more
Miami men found guilty in deadly 2020 kidnapping case
MIAMI, Fla. — Two Miami men, James Edward Daniels, 59, and Frederick Eugene Rudolph, 69, were found guilty on Dec. 17 of conspiracy to commit … Read more
Manhunt Continues for fugitive wanted in North Jersey carjacking, kidnapping incident
PATERSON, N.J. — Police are seeking a suspect involved in a carjacking and kidnapping that occurred Thursday morning near Marion Street. According to the Paterson … Read more
Ohio woman accused of kidnapping, torturing man with hot grease and sharp objects
TOLEDO, Ohio — An Ohio woman has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after allegedly kidnapping and torturing a man by pouring hot grease … Read more
New Kensington man sentenced to 5-10 years for kidnapping and robbery
GREENSBURG, Pa. — A Westmoreland County judge has sentenced a New Kensington man to serve five to 10 years in prison after his October conviction … Read more
Florida man pleads guilty to life sentence in Gwinnett County dating app kidnapping case
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — A Florida man who used a dating app to lure victims before committing kidnapping, sexual assault, and robbery has pled guilty to … Read more
Harrisburg Police Arrest Suspect in Child Kidnapping and Rape Case
HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg Police have arrested 32-year-old I. Marr Finley following an alarming incident involving the kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor. The … Read more
Newark Woman Sought in Connection with July Kidnapping and Robbery
NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are searching for a Newark woman wanted for questioning in connection with a July kidnapping and robbery incident, according to Public … Read more
Fourth suspect indicted in Douglaston home invasion and kidnapping case
QUEENS, N.Y. — A fourth individual has been indicted in connection with a violent home invasion in Douglaston in August, during which a family was … Read more
Farmingdale man pleads guilty to attempted kidnapping, eluding, and sexual contact charges
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Quamel Benton, 36, of Farmingdale, pleaded guilty Monday to multiple charges, including attempted kidnapping, two counts of eluding, and criminal sexual … Read more
Teen Girl Rescued After Shocking Kidnapping Incident in DC
Washington, DC – An armed kidnapping in Northwest DC has prompted the Metropolitan Police Department to ask for community assistance in identifying the suspect involved. … Read more
Potential Kidnapping in Southeast D.C. Spurs Police Search for 21-Year-Old Woman
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Authorities are searching for 21-year-old Amonie Anderson and a vehicle involved in a potential kidnapping reported Thursday afternoon in Southeast D.C. Around … Read more
Three Men Indicted for Home Invasion and Kidnapping in Douglaston
Queens, NY – Three men, Jone Smith and brothers Ryan and Brandon Dash, have been indicted by a Queens grand jury on 41 charges including … Read more
Queens Man Indicted for Sexual Assault and Kidnapping
Queens, NY – Christian Inga has been indicted by a Queens County grand jury on charges that include predatory sexual assault, first-degree rape, and first-degree … Read more
Four charged with attempted murder and kidnapping in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, MD — Authorities have apprehended four individuals in connection with an assault and kidnapping incident in Cumberland. On September 4, at 2:00 a.m., Maryland … Read more
New York man pleads guilty in kidnapping conspiracy to force sister into marriage in Yemen
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Waleed Abughanem, 32, of Lackawanna, N.Y., has pleaded guilty to misprision of felony for his involvement in a conspiracy to kidnap his … Read more
Delaware State Police Arrest Student for Kidnapping and Assault, Seek Additional Victims
NEWARK, DE – The Delaware State Police have arrested Jimar Payne, an 18-year-old student from Newark, Delaware, on multiple charges, including kidnapping and assault, following … Read more
Man Wearing Ankle Monitor Arrested in Attempted Kidnapping at Orlando Walmart
ORLANDO, Fla. — Police arrested a man wearing an ankle monitor Monday after he allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman in a Walmart parking lot … Read more
Delaware State Police Investigating Attempted Child Kidnapping in Smyrna
SMYRNA, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted kidnapping that occurred on Saturday night in the Holly Hills Estates neighborhood of Smyrna. The … Read more
Woman Accused of Attempted Kidnapping in Santa Monica Claims to Be “Russian Police”
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — A 39-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to kidnap an 8-year-old boy in Santa Monica while claiming to … Read more
Ohio Fugitive Wanted for Kidnapping Kidnaps Same Victim, Escapes Again
COLUMBUS, OH—Authorities in Grove City are urgently seeking public assistance in locating Quinntel Maurice Bagley, 38, who is accused of kidnapping a woman for the … Read more
Sentencing in Gun-Related Kidnapping Case Announced in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced today that Dontrell Nance, 25, of Benton Harbor, has been … Read more
Atlantic City Man Sentenced for Kidnapping in Armed ATM Robbery
Atlantic City, NJ – Glen Graves, 33, of Atlantic City, has been sentenced to 18 years in New Jersey State Prison for first-degree kidnapping, second-degree … Read more
Marion County Man Receives 50-Year Sentence in Disturbing Kidnapping and Torture Case
Marion County, OH — In a chilling case that has gripped the community, Shane Edward Hooper, 36, of Marion County, has been sentenced to 50-55.5 … Read more
Dover Man Receives 40-Year Sentence for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the sentencing of Jesse Meneses, 38, of Dover, New Jersey, to 40 years in … Read more
Dover Man Receives 40-Year Sentence for Multiple Crimes Including Kidnapping and Sexual Assault
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Jesse Meneses, a 38-year-old resident of Dover, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 40 years in state prison following his conviction … Read more
5 Illegal Immigrants Charged With Kidnapping 14-Year-Old Girl
All five men charged with kidnapping a teenage girl are living in the United States illegally, according to local law enforcement officials. Five men were … Read more
Corona Man Charged with Rape and Kidnapping of 13-Year-Olds in Kissena Park
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Christian Inga, 25, of Waldron Street, has been charged with first-degree rape, two counts … Read more
Queens Rapist Charged with Assault and Kidnapping of Minors in Kissena Park
QUEENS, NY—Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Christian Inga, a 25-year-old resident of Waldron Street, has been charged with multiple severe crimes, including … Read more