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Man Accused Of Trying To Kidnap Multiple People

A man from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, has been arrested and denied bail after allegedly attempting to kidnap multiple people, including a child. Jared Sweigard, 43, of Enola, is accused of driving around East Donegal Township in a silver pickup truck and attempting to open the doors of at least three cars with people inside. He is also accused of assaulting a man, trying to pull a woman down a flight of stairs, and demanding a young girl get into his vehicle.

According to the charges filed by Susquehanna Regional Police, Sweigard was taken into custody after a traffic stop in Lancaster City. A "BOLO" (Be On the Lookout) with his vehicle and clothing description had been sent throughout the county. Yahoo News reports that Sweigard allegedly admitted to police that he wanted to "terrorize the victims."

Sweigard faces four felony charges of attempted kidnapping to inflict injury/terror and a felony charge of attempted kidnapping of a minor. He also faces misdemeanor charges of false imprisonment, unlawful restraint, and loitering and prowling at night time, along with a summary charge of harassment. Sweigard is currently in prison and awaits a preliminary hearing scheduled for November 21.


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