Police Rescue Woman Held Against Her Will in Sartell

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Police in Sartell, Minnesota responded to a call from a man in Arizona who said his fiancée was being held against her will by a 45-year-old male friend. When officers arrived, the woman was able to escape to safety, but the man retreated into the home and later attempted to flee by jumping from a third-story window, resulting in minor injuries before he was apprehended.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the importance of swift police response and intervention in cases of alleged domestic violence and hostage situations to protect the safety of victims. It also raises questions about the suspect's criminal history and mental state, as he had an outstanding warrant for fleeing law enforcement.

The details

According to the Sartell Police Department, officers responded to a home on the 400 block of Seventh Street North early Friday morning after receiving a call from a man in Arizona who said his fiancée was being held against her will by a 45-year-old male friend she was visiting. When police arrived, the woman was able to run to safety, but the suspect retreated into the home. He later attempted to flee by jumping from a third-story window, resulting in minor injuries before he was apprehended.

• Police received the call from the Arizona man early Friday morning.
• The incident occurred at a home on the 400 block of Seventh Street North in Sartell.

What’s next

The suspect was booked into jail, and charges against him are pending. He also has an outstanding arrest warrant out of Stearns County for fleeing law enforcement in a car.