Topline: The girl was unharmed, and two suspects were taken into custody.
Published: March 25, 2025 8:00 am ET
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Kansas Highway Patrol say a kidnapped six-year-old girl was rescued during a traffic stop recently.
According to a news release issued on Saturday by the Kansas Highway Patrol, a trooper assigned to the criminal interdiction unit stopped an SUV for a traffic violation.
During the traffic stop, it was discovered that the front seat passenger had a warrant for his arrest from another state for kidnapping a six-year-old girl just over a month prior.
The trooper had observed a girl about that age in the vehicle with the two adult male occupants, both of whom were in their 60s.
Police say the driver had a criminal history to include homicide and numerous weapons violations over the years.
After the trooper and a deputy from a local sheriff’s office quickly secured both the driver and passenger, the trooper safely removed the little girl from the vehicle.
This 6-year-old girl gave the trooper a false name and date of birth, after having been coached to do so, in an attempt to keep the adult out of jail. Ultimately, a trooper calmed the girl down and got her to tell him her real name.
She was confirmed to be the kidnapping victim, who had been with this suspect for over a month on the run.
The girl was unharmed, and the men were taken into custody.
Police have not released the names of the involved individuals, nor when and where the traffic stop occurred.
“Unfortunately, we are unable to release any further details of this incident so that we can continue to protect the identity of the child and integrity of open cases,” KHP said in a statement.
The statement further read, “Thank you for the outpouring of support for the Kansas Highway Patrol and for the trooper involved. This is an incredible story that highlights the unpredictable nature of a trooper’s job and the real impact they can have on people’s lives.”
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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Kansas Highway Patrol say a kidnapped six-year-old girl was rescued during a traffic stop recently.
According to a news release issued on Saturday by the Kansas Highway Patrol, a trooper assigned to the criminal interdiction unit stopped an SUV for a traffic violation.
During the traffic stop, it was discovered that the front seat passenger had a warrant for his arrest from another state for kidnapping a six-year-old girl just over a month prior.
The trooper had observed a girl about that age in the vehicle with the two adult male occupants, both of whom were in their 60s.
Police say the driver had a criminal history to include homicide and numerous weapons violations over the years.
After the trooper and a deputy from a local sheriff’s office quickly secured both the driver and passenger, the trooper safely removed the little girl from the vehicle.
This 6-year-old girl gave the trooper a false name and date of birth, after having been coached to do so, in an attempt to keep the adult out of jail. Ultimately, a trooper calmed the girl down and got her to tell him her real name.
She was confirmed to be the kidnapping victim, who had been with this suspect for over a month on the run.
The girl was unharmed, and the men were taken into custody.
Police have not released the names of the involved individuals, nor when and where the traffic stop occurred.
“Unfortunately, we are unable to release any further details of this incident so that we can continue to protect the identity of the child and integrity of open cases,” KHP said in a statement.
The statement further read, “Thank you for the outpouring of support for the Kansas Highway Patrol and for the trooper involved. This is an incredible story that highlights the unpredictable nature of a trooper’s job and the real impact they can have on people’s lives.”
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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Published: March 25, 2025 8:00 am ET
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Kansas Highway Patrol say a kidnapped six-year-old girl was rescued during a traffic stop recently.
According to a news release issued on Saturday by the Kansas Highway Patrol, a trooper assigned to the criminal interdiction unit stopped an SUV for a traffic violation.
During the traffic stop, it was discovered that the front seat passenger had a warrant for his arrest from another state for kidnapping a six-year-old girl just over a month prior.
The trooper had observed a girl about that age in the vehicle with the two adult male occupants, both of whom were in their 60s.
Police say the driver had a criminal history to include homicide and numerous weapons violations over the years.
After the trooper and a deputy from a local sheriff’s office quickly secured both the driver and passenger, the trooper safely removed the little girl from the vehicle.
This 6-year-old girl gave the trooper a false name and date of birth, after having been coached to do so, in an attempt to keep the adult out of jail. Ultimately, a trooper calmed the girl down and got her to tell him her real name.
She was confirmed to be the kidnapping victim, who had been with this suspect for over a month on the run.
The girl was unharmed, and the men were taken into custody.
Police have not released the names of the involved individuals, nor when and where the traffic stop occurred.
“Unfortunately, we are unable to release any further details of this incident so that we can continue to protect the identity of the child and integrity of open cases,” KHP said in a statement.
The statement further read, “Thank you for the outpouring of support for the Kansas Highway Patrol and for the trooper involved. This is an incredible story that highlights the unpredictable nature of a trooper’s job and the real impact they can have on people’s lives.”
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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