Illegal Immigrant Accused Of Kidnapping

Brookings County authorities have arrested a 20-year-old Elkton man for attempted kidnapping, accusing him of trying to abduct a 14-year-old Elkton girl.

Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring says a man had gotten into an Elkton home early Saturday and tried to pull the girl out of a window, but she fought back and the man ran off. Authorities then were contacted about 3:00 AM.

The girl gave authorities a description and a first name, which eventually led to the arrest of Juan Manuel Rodriguez. Sebring says he was found in an Elkton home and arrested on a string of charges, including attempted kidnapping and burglary.

He says the girl and the suspect had met through a mutual friend and were casual acquaintances.

Rodriguez is being held at the Brookings County Jail on a $20,000 cash bond.

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