An Ohio man who allegedly tried to kidnap a five-year-old woman was seen on footage making an attempt to stab a police officer with a pen whereas ready to be interviewed.
Reid Duran, 35, was charged with second-degree felony tried kidnapping, first-degree felony assault towards a police officer, and one depend of second-degree felony escape on Tuesday, the Xenia Police Division stated in a press launch.
Within the surveillance video, Duran is seen eyeing a pen on the desk earlier than grabbing it and making an attempt to stab the police officer.
The officer was in a position to defend himself towards the assault and deal with Duran to the ground.
Nobody was injured, and the 35-year-old was taken into custody, based on police.
Earlier than the tried stabbing, Duran was awaiting to be questioned following a report that authorities obtained on Monday at St. Brigid Faculties in Xenia, Ohio.
Throughout an open home occasion for the upcoming college 12 months, Duran claimed to be a father or mother of a kid on the college.
The principal of the college thought that Duran was appearing in a suspicious matter. He later deemed the 35-year-old was not a father or mother and known as the police.
After being taken in for questioning and making an attempt to stab the police officer, Duran revealed many disturbing issues whereas being interrogated.
Fox 19 reported that courtroom filings say that he attended the open home occasion with the aim of “searching for a small little one to acquire sexual favors.” He additionally claimed {that a} comparable occasion involving himself occurred in one other metropolis.
The suspect informed investigators that he introduced laced sweet to offer to a toddler in an try and lure a toddler.
Xenia police acknowledged that there isn’t any verification of Duran having sweet on him that night time, nor was he ever alone with the five-year-old woman he tried to kidnap.
Duran additionally informed investigators that he had little one pornography on his pc, per the courtroom filings.
In accordance with Duran’s household, the suspect has by no means been arrested earlier than and suffers from schizophrenia, NBC Information reported.
After the interview ended, the suspect tried to flee however was restrained once more.
Police famous that they’re nonetheless investigating the incident.
Duran is anticipated to seem in courtroom on August 29. The suspect is presently being held with out bail.
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