On January 1st, a teenage girl in Holtville, Alabama, narrowly escaped an alleged kidnapping attempt by a 31-year-old Mexican national, Yordy Centeno Melchor. Melchor, who had been deported six times previously, is now facing charges of second-degree attempted kidnapping and is being held on a $100,000 bond in Elmore County.
The incident unfolded at a grocery store where the suspect approached the girl, offering her $200 to get into his car. Fortunately, the girl sensed danger and was hesitant to comply. A local youth pastor intervened, causing Melchor to flee the scene. Law enforcement later identified Melchor's vehicle in a county north of Elmore, leading to his arrest.
