Kansas City, MO, September 4, 2026 — A resident of Hawley, North Dakota, has been arrested and faces serious charges following an alleged incident involving a 17-year-old girl. Preston Thomas Larson, 18, was taken into custody and is reportedly facing charges of kidnapping and assault.

According to information released, the alleged events transpired when Larson is said to have forced the 17-year-old girl into his SUV. Further allegations state that Larson proceeded to assault the girl and prevent her from contacting emergency services by calling 911.

The situation reportedly came to the attention of law enforcement after a witness observed concerning behavior from within Larson’s vehicle. The witness reportedly saw the girl appearing to signal for help while inside the SUV. This observation prompted the witness to alert the police, initiating an investigation into the matter.

Details regarding the exact timeline of the alleged kidnapping and assault, as well as the condition of the victim following the incident, were not immediately available. Law enforcement officials have not provided further information concerning the suspect’s plea or upcoming court dates.

The names of the specific law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation and arrest were not provided in the initial summary. Any further developments or official statements concerning the case are pending.


Story summarized from the original created by Devin Fry, Jordan Gartner on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.

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