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 chase before triggering a four-hour armed standoff,…
Dad charged for kidnapping his own child during supervised visit
AMHERST, NY – A father was charged after he arrived for a supervised visit with his 4-year-old child at the Erie County Department of Social Services. Upon receiving the child, Erie County…
Jury Convicts White Swan Man of Four Counts of First Degree Murder, along with Carjacking, Kidnapping a Minor, and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
Spokane, Washington – On March 9, 2022, a federal jury convicted James Cloud, 37, of White Swan, Washington, on four counts of First Degree Murder. The jury also returned guilty verdicts against…
Federal Indictment Returned in Kidnapping Resulting in Death
WILMINGTON, Del. – David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced today that Kimon Burton-Roberson made his initial appearance in federal court yesterday for charges related to the kidnapping,…
Police impersonator charged with kidnapping
TULSA, OK – A woman who called the Tulsa Police Department claimed she was being threatened with by a Tulsa police officer who was asking her for sexual favors. The police department…
Shasta County Woman Arrested for Lying to Federal Agents Regarding Kidnapping and Defrauding the Victim Compensation Board
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sherri Papini, 39, of Redding, was arrested today on charges of making false statements to a federal law enforcement officer and engaging in mail fraud, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert,…
U.S. Marshals Offer up to $5,000 for Information on PA Man Wanted on Charges of Sex Assault, Kidnapping, Terroristic Threats
Scranton, PA – The U.S. Marshals are offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the capture of a Pennsylvania man charged with kidnapping, sexual assault and terroristic threats against a 14-year-old…
Two Hyattsville men charged with kidnapping woman
HYATTSVILLE, MD – The Montgomery County Department of Police Major Crimes Division has arrested and charged two Hyattsville men with kidnapping. Both men, 22-year-old Javier Antonio Ortiz, and 22-year-old Edwin Manuel Reyes,…
Tulsa Man Sentenced for the Assault and Attempted Kidnapping of an Intimate Partner
A Tulsa man who assaulted and attempted to kidnap his intimate partner then tried to convince her to lie to authorities about the incident was sentenced Thursday in federal court, announced U.S.…
Oregon Department of Human Services Employee Indicted for Sexual Misconduct and Kidnapping a Woman with Developmental Disabilities
PORTLAND, Ore.— A federal grand jury in Portland returned an indictment today charging an Oregon Department of Human Services employee with kidnapping a woman with significant disabilities in his care, driving her…
Washington, D.C. Man Admits to Participating in the Kidnapping of a Victim at Maryland Hotel and Casino
Greenbelt, Maryland – Christopher Allen Young, a/k/a “40,” age 26, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to commit kidnapping, in connection with the kidnapping of a victim from a Maryland…
Virginia Woman Who Fled To Nicaragua With Her Child For More Than A Decade Pleads Guilty To International Parental Kidnapping
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorneys Trini E. Ross, of the Western District of New York, and Nikolas Kerest, of the District of Vermont, announced today that Lisa Miller, 53, formerly of Virginia,…
Virginia Woman Who Fled To Nicaragua With Her Child For More Than A Decade Pleads Guilty To International Parental Kidnapping
CONTACT: Barbara BurnsPHONE: (716) 843-5817FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorneys Trini E. Ross, of the Western District of New York, and Nikolas Kerest, of the District of Vermont, announced today that Lisa…
Two Whitley County Men Convicted of Violent Kidnapping
LONDON, Ky. — Two Rockholds, Kentucky, men, Jake Messer, 38, and George Oscar Messer, 62, have been convicted by federal juries sitting in London, of two counts of kidnapping. Jake Messer was…
Sex Trafficker Leader Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping in Relation to a Sex Trafficking Scheme
Baltimore, Maryland – Joshua Lankford, a/k/a “20-20”, a/k/a “Light Bright”, a/k/a “Yellow”, age 33, of Manchester, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to kidnapping in relation to a sex trafficking conspiracy. The guilty plea…
Cambridge police investigate kidnapping, life threatening assault against woman
CAMBRIDGE, MD – Cambridge Police are investigating an incident that was reported on Tuesday after a woman walked into a bank and told employees she was being held hostage and in fear…
Long Valley Man Indicted on Kidnapping and Assault Charges
United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Long Valley, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Kidnapping, Assault on a Federal Officer, and Assault with…
High Court of Scotland Denies Appeal of Child Kidnapping Fugitives
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The High Court of Justiciary in Scotland has denied the appeal of three individuals and determined there is no bar to their extradition back to the United States to…
Police investigating attempted kidnapping young child in Austin
AUSTIN, TX – On January 20, 2022, at about 4:00 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a Check Welfare Urgent call at the 10300 block of Beard Avenue for a…
Former Virginia Beach Woman Sentenced for International Parental Kidnapping
NORFOLK, Va. – A woman formerly from Virginia Beach was sentenced today to 2 years in prison for international parental kidnapping. According to court documents, Kathleen Shehadeh, 32, had joint custody of…
Lehi Couple Charged with Schemes to Defraud Victims, Including a Vulnerable Adult, out of a Combined 3.65 Million Dollars; Husband Charged with Kidnapping in Connection with Scheme
SALT LAKE CITY- Misiona Patane, 57, and Lavinia Patane, 54, of Lehi, have been charged in U.S. District Court for their alleged role in defrauding one set of victims out of 1.25…
Portland Area Drug Trafficker Indicted for Kidnapping and Murder of Washington State Man
PORTLAND, Ore.—A federal superseding indictment was unsealed today charging a Mexican National residing in Clackamas County, Oregon for his role in the 2019 kidnapping and murder of a Washington State man and…
Dayton man pleads guilty to kidnapping conspiracy that resulted in victim’s death
DAYTON – A Dayton man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today for his role in the summer 2019 kidnapping and subsequent death of Kwasi Casey, whose body was later found in…
Lower Brule Man Indicted for Kidnapping, Assault Charges
Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Lower Brule, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Kidnapping, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault Resulting…
Universal Aryan Brotherhood Member Pleads Guilty for Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy and Kidnapping
A member of the Universal Aryan Brotherhood pleaded guilty Thursday for his role in a racketeering enterprise, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. The UAB is a “whites only” prison-based gang with…
Lawmakers Defend Democratic Colleague After A Russian Politician Urged His Kidnapping On Live TV
House Republicans jumped to the defense of Arizona Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego after a Russian politician said that he should be kidnapped on live television. The threat came Wednesday, after Gallego returned…
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