Two Men Arrested in Violent Attempted Kidnapping at Indiana Food Processing Plant

Incident at Farbest Foods facility in Huntingburg led to high-speed police chase and recovery of firearm.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Two Evansville men, Marino Cuevas and Wilson Noncent, have been arrested and charged following a violent attempted kidnapping at the Farbest Foods processing plant in Huntingburg, Indiana. The incident involved a firearm, a daring escape by the victim, and a high-speed police pursuit that ended with the recovery of the weapon used in the crime.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like attempted kidnapping at workplaces raise concerns about employee safety and security, as well as the need for robust emergency response protocols. This case highlights the importance of vigilance, quick thinking by victims, and effective coordination between local and state law enforcement.

The details

According to investigators, during a shift change at the Farbest Foods facility, Marino Cuevas approached a vehicle in the parking lot and, at gunpoint, forcibly removed the victim. Cuevas then forced the victim into a second vehicle, where Wilson Noncent was allegedly waiting. However, the victim managed to fight back and escape the secondary vehicle before it could leave the property. The two suspects then fled the scene in Cuevas' vehicle, leading to a police chase on US 231 where a firearm was discarded from the passenger-side window.

  • The incident occurred during a shift change at the Farbest Foods processing plant earlier this week.
  • Following the victim's escape, the two suspects fled the scene in Cuevas's vehicle.
  • The Indiana State Police, alerted by Huntingburg officers, spotted the vehicle traveling southbound on US 231.

The players

Marino Cuevas

A 27-year-old Evansville man who has been charged with attempted kidnapping, criminal confinement, intimidation, domestic battery by means of a deadly weapon, pointing a firearm, false informing and criminal mischief.

Wilson Noncent

A 40-year-old Evansville man who has been charged with aiding kidnapping, aiding in criminal confinement, obstruction of justice and battery.

Farbest Foods

The food processing plant in Huntingburg, Indiana where the attempted kidnapping took place.

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What’s next

Court dates for Cuevas and Noncent have not yet been finalized. Both remain held on bond in Dubois County.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for heightened workplace security measures and emergency response protocols to protect employees from violent crimes. The victim's bravery and the effective police work also demonstrate the importance of vigilance and coordination in addressing such threats to public safety.