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Kidnapped woman and children rescued in Boone County

Lawrence detectives were called and arrested 27-year-old Jacob Gibson.
Credit: Marion County Sheriff's Office
Jacob Gibson

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. — A woman and two children were rescued in Boone County after police said a man was holding them against their will.

Around 6:20 a.m. Friday, a good Samaritan called 911 about three people, kidnapped out of Lawrence, who were at a rest area along I-65 in Boone County.

Deputies responded and found a woman and two children that Lawrence Police had been searching for. 

"This good Samaritan did the right thing, and now because of their brave and quick actions and the timely response of the BCSO deputies, these three victims are now safe from harm,” said Boone County Sheriff Sheriff Mike Nielsen.

Lawrence detectives were called and arrested 27-year-old Jacob Gibson. He is being held in the Marion County Jail.

At the time this article was published, Gibson had not yet been formally charged with any crime.

Kidnapped Victims Safe At approximately 6:19 AM this morning, Boone County Communications received a 911 call from a...

Posted by Boone County Indiana Sheriff's Office on Friday, August 12, 2022

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