Man allegedly tries to abduct University of Virginia student: Police

2024-12-26 00:01:23 source:lotradecoin education category:My

A man has been taken into custody one day after he allegedly tried to abduct a University of Virginia student, police said.

Authorities responded to the scene Wednesday night and found that the suspect's car had hit multiple other cars and trees before he fled, according to the Charlottesville Police Department.

The Charlottesville Police Department released this photo of James Robert Allen.Charlottesville Police Department

MORE: Baltimore police release video of persons of interest in Morgan State University shooting

The victim, an unidentified woman, was taken to the hospital in stable condition, police said.

The victim and suspect -- 40-year-old James Robert Allen of Suffolk, Virginia -- did not appear to know each other, police said.

The Charlottesville Police Department released this photo of James Robert Allen.Charlottesville Police Department

MORE: Suspect in kidnapping of 9-year-old Charlotte Sena in upstate New York identified

Police said Thursday morning that "a heavy law enforcement presence" remained in the area as they searched for Allen, who was wanted on charges of abduction and strangulation or suffocation.

Police said Allen was taken into custody shortly after noon on Thursday.

More:My

Recommend

Beyoncé will perform halftime during NFL Christmas Day Game: Here's what to know

The "Cowboy Carter" Christmas countdown has began, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is gearing up to hit

Florida’s Republican attorney general will oppose abortion rights amendment if it makes ballot

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s Republican attorney general will oppose a proposed amendment prot

Her name is Noa: Video shows woman being taken by Hamas at Supernova music festival where at least 260 were killed

Disturbing videos out of Israel show innocent citizens, including women, children and the elderly, b