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 …

1 day ago · A school bus driver was charged with two counts of kidnapping on Wednesday, Jan. 14, after allegedly deviating from his route in Grafton, Massachusetts.

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 …

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 …

Jan 10, 2026 · SUFFOLK COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) -- An 11-year-old girl was kidnapped from her Queens school and taken to a Long Island residence after being targeted by a 28-year-old man on …

1 day ago · Four rideshare drivers were federally indicted for allegedly kidnapping passengers in the Houston area and sexually assaulting them.

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 …

Dec 9, 2025 · Under federal and state law, kidnapping is commonly defined as taking or confining a person against their will by force, violence or fraud.

3 days ago · Kidnapping is a criminal offense under state and federal law. It is defined as taking a person from one place to another against his or her will, or confining a person to a set location …