US News
Man allegedly tries to abduct University of Virginia student: Police
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.
A woman at the scene told responders that an unknown man had strangled her and tried to abduct her, police said.
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.
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.
Police said Allen was taken into custody shortly after noon on Thursday.
-
US News3m ago
Amateur Wall Street Investors are Making Millions Rooting for Trump’s Truth Social to Fail
-
US News6h ago
U.S. Announces New Patriot Missiles for Ukraine as Part of $6B Aid Package
-
US News6h ago
Minneapolis Approves $150K Settlement for Witness to George Floyd’s Murder
-
US News13h ago
Biden Administration to Implement Most Sweeping Gun Export Regulations in Decades
-
US News13h ago
How TIME100 Gala Attendees Reacted to Harvey Weinstein’s Overturned Rape Conviction
-
US News19h ago
USC Cancels Main Commencement Ceremony Amid Israel-Hamas War Protests
-
US News19h ago
Do Americans Have a Constitutional Right to Use Drugs?
-
US News1d ago
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned. Here’s What Happens Next