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Kidnapped Teen Rescued During Routine Traffic Stop
2 Mar
Summary
- A 13-year-old was rescued from a car during a traffic stop.
- The suspect, Jason Hores, was arrested on a kidnapping charge.
- The teen had left home willingly, without notifying parents.
In Northborough, Massachusetts, a routine traffic stop led to the rescue of a 13-year-old who had been kidnapped. The driver, identified as 23-year-old Jason Hores, was arrested on a kidnapping charge.
Officers initiated the stop on February 25 due to the vehicle having defective equipment. During the interaction, they observed the teenage victim in the passenger seat. Preliminary investigations revealed the two parties knew each other but were not related. Authorities also noted the teen had left their residence of their own accord and had not informed their parents of their whereabouts.
Northborough Police Chief Brian Griffin commended Officer Ryan Clark for his diligence, stating the officer's training led him to recognize that something was amiss. The department is continuing its investigation into the alleged kidnapping. In Massachusetts, a kidnapping conviction can result in up to 10 years in state prison or two years in a house of correction, depending on the case specifics.
