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Dad Stops Knife-Wielding Kidnapper at Walmart
5 Jan
Summary
- A father intervened to prevent a child's kidnapping at an Oregon Walmart.
- The suspect attempted to abduct the child from a stroller while armed.
- A grand jury indicted the suspect on multiple felony charges.
On December 21, a harrowing incident unfolded at a Walmart in Cornelius, Oregon, when a father intervened to stop an attempted kidnapping. The suspect, Denis Villalobos, allegedly tried to abduct a child from a stroller, brandishing a knife. The father's courageous actions prevented the child from being taken, though he sustained injuries during the struggle.
Authorities were alerted to the scene, and a witness provided crucial information, including the suspect's vehicle license plate number. This led to the identification and subsequent arrest of Villalobos, 37, of Cornelius. He was located near the Walmart and taken into custody, eventually being transferred to the Washington County Jail.
A week later, on December 29, a Washington County Grand Jury reviewed the evidence and issued an indictment against Villalobos. He faces serious charges including attempted kidnapping in the second degree, assault, and unlawful use of a weapon, underscoring the severity of the incident.
