Florida man fought off by 11-year-old girl after attempted kidnapping

Published May 19, 2021 12:00am ET



A Florida man is under police investigation after he allegedly tried to kidnap an 11-year-old girl who was waiting at a school bus stop Tuesday morning.

Jared Stanga, 30, was arrested and charged with attempted kidnapping of a child younger than 13, aggravated assault, and battery, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect was allegedly armed with a knife.

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