06-02-2025
Jacksonville man arrested for attempted kidnapping, other charges after following two females
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Deputies with the Onslow County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man on multiple felony charges after an attempted robbery on Tuesday.
Around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, deputies responded to the area of Forest Ride Trail and Brittany Lane after they received a call regarding a man attempting to rob two females. When they arrived on scene, the females inside a Grey Dodge pickup truck sent them to the suspects vehicle.
Once deputies spotted the grey Hyundai Elantra, a chase began. The car was boxed in by two deputy vehicles when the suspect came to a stop near 3153 Freedom Way. He was identified as 24-year-old Andre Anderson Derival and was taken into custody.
He was charged with:
Felony attempted kidnapping
Felony common law robbery
Felony assault government official/employee
Felony breaking and entering vehicle
Injury to personal property
No operator license
Hit and run property damage
Reckless driving
Speeding
Felony flee/elude arrest with motor vehicle
Further investigation showed he was watching the females at a nearby doctor's office before following the females into their driveway. Once there, Derival pulled in behind them and tried to open the doors. He also blocked the vehicle several times before attempting to smash the window on the driver's side.
Derival received no bond and is currently in the Onslow County Detention Center.
Other than damages to the vehicle, no physical injuries were reported. The incident is still an open and ongoing investigation.
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