Kidnapping is the illegal relocation (abduction) and confinement of a person against their will, and is a crime in many jurisdictions. [1][2] Kidnapping may be accomplished by use of force or fear, or a …

Kidnapping, criminal offense consisting of the unlawful taking and carrying away of a person by force or fraud or the unlawful seizure and detention of a person against his will. In all countries it is …

Whoever attempts to violate subsection (a) shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than twenty years.

1 day ago · Bus driver for Grafton schools arrested for alleged kidnapping, endangerment The driver allegedly disconnected and obscured devices that recorded video, audio, and GPS information of his …

1 day ago · Days after Johnny Ray Green was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexual assaulting a Spring ISD 10th grader, the 43-year-old has been charged with an additional felony.

Jul 14, 2025 · Kidnapping statutes generally require proof of a motive such as obtaining ransom, holding a hostage, or causing injury. In contrast, abduction often centers on the intent to interfere with lawful …

Oct 22, 2025 · Police have released video of an attempted kidnapping of a woman outside a St. Augustine, Florida, business. 18-year-old Emma Marine was able to fight off her attacker, who is now …

Dec 28, 2025 · Get the latest news and breaking news on reports of kidnappings in your local area, the U.S. and worldwide on the New York Post.

On Jan. 16, a movie about a 1977 kidnapping case that happened on Indianapolis’ west side is set to premiere. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual …

May 27, 2025 · Under federal and state law, kidnapping involves the taking of a person from one place to another against their will, often by physical force. It can also include the confinement of a person …