Topline: Authorities believe the suspect intentionally caused the collision with the vehicle.
Published: February 5, 2025 8:00 am ET
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Danny Keith Phelps (via Lake City Police Department)
LAKE CITY, FL — A bicyclist in Florida is accused of kidnapping a woman after she struck him with her car.
According to police, 67-year-old Danny Keith Phelps was charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, and related crimes on Tuesday, February 4.
Officers from the Lake City Police Department responded to a pharmacy on West US Hwy 90 in Lake City, Florida, for a report of a kidnapping around 12:55 p.m. on Thursday, January 30.
The victim, who was an employee of the pharmacy, told police she observed a bicyclist—Danny Phelps—in the crosswalk attempting to cross. After making eye contact with Phelps, he motioned for the driver to proceed. As the vehicle moved forward, Phelps suddenly moved in front of the vehicle and was struck, police said.
The driver exited the vehicle to check on Phelps and attempted to report the incident to law enforcement using her cellphone. As she approached Phelps, he slapped the phone from her hand and “threatened violence” if law enforcement was called. He then demanded that the driver return to her car while he put his bike in the rear of the vehicle, according to police.
Phelps got in the passenger seat, brandished a knife, and ordered the driver to take him to a specific location. After reaching the location, Phelps exited the vehicle, and the driver returned to the pharmacy to report the incident, authorities say.
Detectives subsequently identified Phelps, and he was arrested.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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LAKE CITY, FL — A bicyclist in Florida is accused of kidnapping a woman after she struck him with her car.
According to police, 67-year-old Danny Keith Phelps was charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, and related crimes on Tuesday, February 4.
Officers from the Lake City Police Department responded to a pharmacy on West US Hwy 90 in Lake City, Florida, for a report of a kidnapping around 12:55 p.m. on Thursday, January 30.
The victim, who was an employee of the pharmacy, told police she observed a bicyclist—Danny Phelps—in the crosswalk attempting to cross. After making eye contact with Phelps, he motioned for the driver to proceed. As the vehicle moved forward, Phelps suddenly moved in front of the vehicle and was struck, police said.
The driver exited the vehicle to check on Phelps and attempted to report the incident to law enforcement using her cellphone. As she approached Phelps, he slapped the phone from her hand and “threatened violence” if law enforcement was called. He then demanded that the driver return to her car while he put his bike in the rear of the vehicle, according to police.
Phelps got in the passenger seat, brandished a knife, and ordered the driver to take him to a specific location. After reaching the location, Phelps exited the vehicle, and the driver returned to the pharmacy to report the incident, authorities say.
Detectives subsequently identified Phelps, and he was arrested.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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LAKE CITY, FL — A bicyclist in Florida is accused of kidnapping a woman after she struck him with her car.
According to police, 67-year-old Danny Keith Phelps was charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, and related crimes on Tuesday, February 4.
Officers from the Lake City Police Department responded to a pharmacy on West US Hwy 90 in Lake City, Florida, for a report of a kidnapping around 12:55 p.m. on Thursday, January 30.
The victim, who was an employee of the pharmacy, told police she observed a bicyclist—Danny Phelps—in the crosswalk attempting to cross. After making eye contact with Phelps, he motioned for the driver to proceed. As the vehicle moved forward, Phelps suddenly moved in front of the vehicle and was struck, police said.
The driver exited the vehicle to check on Phelps and attempted to report the incident to law enforcement using her cellphone. As she approached Phelps, he slapped the phone from her hand and “threatened violence” if law enforcement was called. He then demanded that the driver return to her car while he put his bike in the rear of the vehicle, according to police.
Phelps got in the passenger seat, brandished a knife, and ordered the driver to take him to a specific location. After reaching the location, Phelps exited the vehicle, and the driver returned to the pharmacy to report the incident, authorities say.
Detectives subsequently identified Phelps, and he was arrested.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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