Man wearing electronic tag arrested for attempted kidnapping at Orlando Walmart

ORLANDO, Fla. — Police arrested a man wearing an electronic bracelet Monday after he allegedly tried to kidnap a woman in the parking lot of a Walmart on South Goldenrod Road, authorities said.

Orlando Police Department officers responded to the scene around 4:30 p.m. for reports of an armed robbery and attempted kidnapping. The suspect, identified as Juan Marcos Perez, 54, allegedly approached the woman as he paced the parking lot, police said. He then allegedly pulled out a knife and held it to the woman's throat before forcing her into the trunk of his car.

According to a sworn statement obtained by local media, the victim tried to resist the attack. Perez allegedly threatened her, saying: “If you continue, I'm going to slit your throat.”

A witness intervened, noticing the victim's legs were “flailing around outside the trunk” as Perez tried to push her inside, according to the affidavit. The witness stopped his car and got out to help, prompting Perez to flee the scene.

Perez was later identified as a suspect after police learned he was a registered sex offender on parole for a previous kidnapping conviction. His probation officer confirmed Perez's identity from surveillance footage and noted he was wearing a GPS ankle bracelet at the time of the incident. Data from the bracelet helped locate Perez at the Walmart during the attempted kidnapping and armed robbery.

Perez was taken into custody and is expected to be charged in connection with the incident.

ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Aberdeen Township Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run that occurred on Atlantic Avenue near Second Street, authorities said Wednesday.

The road has been closed while officers investigate the incident. Police have not yet released details about the vehicles or individuals involved.

“The Aberdeen Township Police Department is currently investigating a hit-and-run accident on Atlantic Avenue in the area of ​​Second Street,” the department said in a social media post. They added that updates would follow as more information becomes available.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing. Police did not immediately release further details, including potential injuries and the status of the suspects.

Authorities continue to monitor the scene and will provide updates as the investigation progresses.

On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 4:48 p.m., Ebony Ramjeet, a 25-year-old off-duty New York City employee working as a community outreach worker, was arrested within the confines of Brooklyn's 75th Precinct.

She faces serious charges, including Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree And Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree.

The third-degree charge typically involves possession with intent to sell or possess a significant amount of a controlled substance, while the seventh-degree charge typically involves possession of smaller amounts for personal use.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about drug-related offenses, even among city employees, and will likely lead to further investigation and prosecution. Specific details of the arrest or the type of controlled substance involved have not yet been released.