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Actor Confronts Suspected Kidnapper, Helps Rescue Young Woman
3 Nov
Summary
- Actor George Pogatsia intervened in suspected abduction attempt
- Pogatsia followed and confronted the suspect, who then released the victim
- Incident occurred in November 2020 in Jersey City Heights, New Jersey
In November 2020, actor George Pogatsia, who had appeared on two episodes of the TV series Law & Order, found himself in a real-life crime drama. Pogatsia was returning home with his wife in Jersey City Heights, New Jersey, when they noticed a suspicious situation involving a large man and two intoxicated young people.
The actor's wife, who is fluent in Spanish, heard the young woman and her cousin tell the man they "don't know this man." Pogatsia then witnessed the man allegedly trying to coerce the 19-year-old woman into going with him. When the man started pulling the pair down the street, Pogatsia sprang into action.
The actor followed the group, confronting the man and demanding he put the woman down. After the man complied, Pogatsia stayed on the scene until police arrived, providing them with a detailed account of the incident. Authorities responded to the wife's 911 call, and an ambulance was also dispatched.
Pogatsia's quick thinking and willingness to intervene likely prevented a serious crime from occurring. The actor said he was prepared to get physical if necessary, but his main priority was ensuring the young woman's safety. Thankfully, the situation was resolved without further incident.
