A traffic stop in Maryland has led to the rescue of a kidnapping victim.
Maryland State Police said they arrested 62-year-old Dennis Bell of Lanham for kidnapping and other related charges.
Bell was driving a U-Haul truck when he reportedly made contact with a victim, who is not being identified, in a convenience store in Washington, D.C., Friday morning. The victim told police she was pushed into the U-Haul by Bell, who threatened her life if she did not comply.
Bell, who refused to cooperate or identify himself, is facing 14 criminal charges including first degree assault, kidnapping, false imprisonment, fourth degree sex offense, possession of suspected crack cocaine and driving while impaired, according to police. This is in addition to 19 traffic charges related to the incident.