Woodbridge man arrested for abduction after two juveniles escape hotel room in North Stafford
STAFFORD, VA — A 54-year-old man is behind bars after two juveniles escaped from a hotel room in North Stafford early Wednesday and told an off-duty officer they had been kidnapped, authorities said.
At about 6:54 a.m. on October 1, deputies responded to the Mine Road Commuter Lot after the two juveniles flagged down the officer for help. Deputies confirmed their identities and learned that one of the juveniles had been reported missing. The pair led investigators to the Quality Inn on Greenspring Drive, pointing out the room where they said they had been held.
Deputies detained a man inside the room and launched an investigation. Detectives determined the suspect, later identified as Tyronne McDaniel of Woodbridge, was a stranger who had first come into contact with the juveniles in Baltimore. He then transported them to the Stafford hotel, where they were able to flee and find help.
Inside the room, detectives said they found suspected controlled substances along with items related to prostitution.
McDaniel has been charged with two counts of abduction, possession of controlled substances, and pandering, which is classified as a human trafficking offense. He is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Both juveniles were placed in the care of Child Protective Services and are being reunited with their families. The investigation is ongoing.
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Key Points
- Two juveniles escaped a hotel in Stafford and told an off-duty officer they had been kidnapped
- Deputies arrested Tyronne McDaniel, 54, who allegedly transported the teens from Baltimore to Stafford
- McDaniel faces abduction, drug, and pandering charges and is being held without bond
