Kidnapping Hoax By Teen

Alabama Albertville Albertville AL teen charged after authorities learn of false report.
by Associated Press
Published: Fri, August 15, 2008 - 12:54 am CST Last Updated: Fri, August 15, 2008 - 12:57 am CST
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (AP) - More than 20 law enforcement officers
spent over an hour trying to locate the victim of a kidnapping in
Albertville only to find out it was a hoax by a local teenager.
Albertville public information officer Jamie Smith says
19-year-old James Stewart was charged with making a false report
after admitting his kidnapping was a hoax. Stewart was released
from the city jail on a $500 bond.
Police said he began sending a series of false text messages to
a relative around 1 p.m. Tuesday, stating he had been thrown into a
car trunk by three men. But his story later unraveled.
It wasn't known Thursday if Stewart had a lawyer. A message left
with the police spokesman wasn't immediately returned.
Email a Friend Email to a Friend   
Printer Friendly Printer Friendly
Translate: » Spanish | French | German | Italian | Japanese | Chinese | Russian | Hindi

Recently Commented On

Recession Hits Food Network…

7 Total Comments
Recession Hits Food Network Hard Mississippi Food Network will not be able to distribute… more »

Mobile Motorcycle Officer Hurt…

1 Total Comments
Mobile Motorcycle Officer Hurt in Accident Officer is a five year veteran. more »

Woman Steals Ambulance, Police…

1 Total Comments
Woman Steals Ambulance, Police Fire Shots The Mobile Police Department is conducting an internal investigation… more »

Is Anyone Hiring?

1 Total Comments
Is Anyone Hiring? The competition is bigger and the jobs harder to find. more »

Arrest Made In Pensacola Murder

2 Total Comments
Arrest Made In Pensacola Murder Police say they have made an arrest in the murder of a pregnant… more »