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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
WATCH: Bystander intervenes after man attempts to kidnap baby at Trax station
Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah () — Surveillance footage from the Utah Transit Authority shows an incident where an unhoused man struck a woman and attempted to take her baby. Benjamin Dillman, 56, was charged with attempted kidnapping on Aug. 1, after allegedly trying to remove a baby from a stroller and pushing the child's mother away while at a Trax platform. According to court documents, on July 29, a woman was at a Trax station in Salt Lake County with her 3-month-old baby, who was in a stroller. The woman told police that she was approached by an unknown male, later identified as Dillman. PREVIOUSLY: Man charged with attempted kidnapping after hitting woman, trying to take her baby at Trax station In the video, obtained by ABC4 through a records request, the woman can be seen walking her stroller on the platform when Dillman strides up behind her. The woman attempts to move away from Dillman, and he begins to follow. Documents say that he stated, 'This is my baby, give her to me,' as the mother tried to get away. The video shows Dillman striking the mother in the face when she attempts to stop him from getting to her baby. A witness and the mother reported the Dillman was actively trying to unbuckle the 3-month-old from the stroller and pick her up while claiming that the baby belonged to him. In the video, a man who walked up the raised platform can be seen reaching over the bars to push Dillman away. He can be seen leaving on the surveillance video as bystanders check in on the woman. Following the incident, police were contacted and UTA police used this surveillance footage to locate and arrest Dillman. The arresting officer stated that Dillman's actions were 'particularly brazen and constitute a substantial danger to the community.' He was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail, where is currently being held on a no-bail warrant. Latest headlines: Flow Chiropractic: Gentle care, big results Longtime 'General Hospital' star Tristan Rogers dies at 79 Art in the Barn comes to Draper this weekend Trump says progress made but no deal with Putin at Alaska summit SLC man arrested, charged with distributing large amounts of child sexual abuse material online Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
01-08-2025
- CTV News
Mercier police search for minivan, multiple suspects after alleged attempted kidnapping
A Mercier Police cruiser is seen in this file photo. (SOURCE: Ville de Mercier) Officials in Mercier, a town about half an hour away from Montreal, are asking for the public's help in regards to an alleged attempted kidnapping that occurred on Sunday. According to town authorities, the incident happened at 3:30 p.m. near 500 Salaberry Blvd. West. 'A group of four young teenagers were riding their bikes westbound when a light grey Toyota Sienna van, occupied by six to eight young people aged 16 to 18, slowed down next to them,' a Facebook post by Mercier officials states. 'The suspects first made inappropriate comments, then made several U-turns around the group.' On the van's third circle around the children, 'the sliding door of the vehicle opened and two occupants attempted to grab a 12-year-old girl who was riding with her friends.' 'Frightened due to the proximity of the vehicle, the young cyclist lost control of her bike and fell to the ground,' officials note, adding the van drove away towards Sainte-Martine Street. Mercier police Handout by Mercier police. Police are looking for a pale grey Toyota Sienna, perhaps a 2016 model, with untinted windows, as well as six to eight French-speaking male suspects aged 16 to 18 years old. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Jean-Luc Montpetit at 450-691-6090, ext. 808 or e-mail at
Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Man, 34, charged with attempted kidnapping after 'children were approached at splash pad'
Police arrested a man after he allegedly approached multiple children at a public splash pad. Moynul Janu, 34, of no fixed abode, has been charged with two counts of attempted kidnapping following several incidents at Victoria Park in Cardiff, The Sun reported. South Wales Police were called after concerns were raised about Mr Janu's behaviour at the aquatic play area. He is accused of approaching several children, with police calling for witnesses who may have seen anything to come forward. Parents also raised fears that Janu had been secretly photographing and videoing their children in the park. However, officers did not find any recording devices upon searching him. The splash pad, which originally opened in 2016, was delayed in reopening this summer due to a wait on the delivery of parts from Italy, WalesOnline reported. However, the play area was reportedly functional again by the end of May, with Cardiff Council officially announcing it on June 3. The splash pad is in a Grade II-listed park in Canton in west Cardiff and has 33 features for children to experience, including sprays, jets, a giant tipping water bucket and a tunnel. A South Wales Police spokesperson said: 'Just before midday on Thursday, July 3, officers attended Victoria Park, Cardiff, following a number of calls which raised concerns about a man's behaviour in the splash park area. 'Moynul Janu, 34, of no fixed abode has been charged with two counts of attempted kidnap and two counts of public order and has been remanded in police custody. 'Some people were concerned he had been taking photographs or recording children, but we can confirm when officers searched him, he was not in possession of any such devices. 'Anybody who may have information about the incident or who noticed something suspicious is urged to make contact. 'Please give reference 2500210810.'
The Sun
06-07-2025
- The Sun
Man, 34, charged with ‘attempted kidnap of children' at splash pad in popular city centre park
COPS raced to a popular splash park to arrest a 34-year-old man on suspicion of attempted kidnapping. Officers were called after a number of reports came in expressing "concerns about a man's behaviour in the splash park area". 2 2 Authorities arrived at Victoria Park in Canton, Cardiff, after the man allegedly approached several children at the leisure centre. Some parents were concerned the man had been taking photographs or recording children at the park. But officers found he was not in possession of such devices after searching him. According to South Wales Police, the 34-year-old was arrested on Thursday (July 3). The man, of no fixed abode, has been charged with attempted kidnap and two public order offences and remanded in custody. Police are now appealing to witness for more information. A spokesperson for the South Wales force said: "Just before midday on Thursday, July 3, officers attended Victoria Park, Cardiff, following a number of calls which raised concerns about a man's behaviour in the splash park area. "Moynul Janu, 34, of no fixed abode has been charged with two counts of attempted kidnap and two counts of public order and has been remanded in police custody. "Some people were concerned he had been taking photographs or recording children, but we can confirm when officers searched him, he was not in possession of any such devices. "Anybody who may have information about the incident or who noticed something suspicious is urged to make contact. "Please give reference 2500210810." Located in a Grade II-listed park in Canton, the Victoria Park splash pad first opened in 2016 and has since become a firm favourite with families. Its water features are spread across three zones for toddlers, juniors, and families. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Anti-crime crusader who knocked on mayor's door with horrific props is arrested for attempted kidnapping
A Memphis man has been arrested and charged with attempted kidnapping after approaching the home of Mayor Paul Young armed with a Taser, rope, duct tape and gloves. Trenton Abston, 25, was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with attempted kidnapping, stalking and aggravated criminal trespass following the incident at Mayor Young's residence. According to investigators, Abston scaled a 10-foot wall in the mayor's gated neighborhood late Sunday evening and knocked on the front door while visibly carrying a concealed object in his hoodie pocket. Young, who was inside with his wife and children, did not answer the door. 'Paul Young reported that he did not know the male and his presence at his door at a late hour wearing a hoodie and gloves put him, his wife and children in fear for their safety,' a criminal complaint filed Wednesday stated. Public and private security cameras captured clear footage of the suspect's face, which helped police 'identify, locate and arrest the suspect,' the Memphis Police Department wrote in a statement posted on Facebook. On Tuesday, police identified Abston as a person of interest. His work manager later confirmed his identity in surveillance footage from Sunday night. After his arrest, Abston consented to a search of his vehicle, where the items in question were recovered, The New York Times reported. Police said Abston also knocked on the doors of several other homes that night, raising concern throughout the neighborhood. According to the criminal complaint, Abston told investigators he intended to confront Mayor Young 'about crime in the city of Memphis.' He also said he had researched Young's address and had driven past the residence several times to confirm it. 'Abston took substantial steps toward the commission of a kidnapping,' the complaint concluded. The Memphis Police Department described the incident as 'an escalating threat to a public official' and underscored the seriousness of the charges. 'We understand the concerns raised by this incident and want to reassure the public that the Memphis Police Department remains fully committed to the safety of all residents, including our city's elected officials,' the department's statement said. 'We take any potential threat seriously and will continue to act swiftly and thoroughly.' Abston is scheduled for a bail hearing on June 23, according to the Commercial Appeal. Mayor Young, who was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term, has been outspoken about addressing violent crime in the city. In a statement, he voiced concern over the increasingly dangerous overlap between online rhetoric and real-world violence, referencing the recent assassination of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband. 'In today's climate, especially after the tragic events in Minnesota and the threats my wife and I often receive online, none of us can be too careful,' Young wrote on Facebook. 'The link between angry online rhetoric and real-life violence is becoming undeniable.' He voiced concern over the increasingly dangerous overlap between online rhetoric and real-world violence, referencing the recent assassination of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband He also urged Memphians to reject political extremism and embrace respectful civic dialogue. 'What starts as reckless words online can all too quickly become something much more dangerous,' he continued. 'The angry rhetoric, the hateful speech, and the heated threats create a culture where violence feels like a next step instead of a red line. We cannot allow that line to be crossed. Political violence and intimidation - whether threatened or enacted - simply cannot become our norm.' 'Memphis, we have to change how we talk to and about each other. Disagreement must never lead to violence. That cannot be our norm. Let's do better.'
