Veneta, OR – A Veneta man is in custody after Lane County Sheriff’s deputies allegedly located a kidnapping victim during a traffic stop early Saturday morning.
According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 5:30 a.m. to a report of a kidnapping in the 24800 block of McCutcheon Road, Veneta. Authorities allege Kristian Anthony Villa, 48, assaulted a person known to him, then allegedly forced the individual into his vehicle and left the area.
Deputies reported quickly finding the involved vehicle on Territorial Road, where they initiated a traffic stop. The sheriff’s office said the victim was still in the vehicle with Villa, who was detained without incident. Following further investigation, Villa was arrested and booked into the Lane County Jail.
According to law enforcement, Villa faces several charges, including first-degree kidnapping, fourth-degree assault, menacing, and coercion. No additional details about the victim’s condition or the events leading up to the alleged kidnapping have been released at this time.
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the case. Authorities encourage anyone with further information about the incident to contact their office.
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