Montana kidnapping suspect back in custody after escaping from police

Montana kidnapping suspect back in custody.

Adam Whiteman briefly escaped from police.

He faces multiple serious charges.

A Montana kidnapping suspect is now in custody after a dramatic escape in Flathead County on Sunday.

The victim alerted the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, revealing she had been kidnapped in Missoula.

The woman escaped her captor by jumping from a moving car in Columbia Falls, located at the intersection of Highway 2 and Highway 206.

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An attempted kidnapping in Missoula, Montana

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Passersby who witnessed the incident assisted the victim in calling 911, providing crucial details of the suspect’s vehicle.

The investigation intensified when another call was received indicating that Montana kidnapping suspect had abandoned his vehicle and was on foot near the railroad tracks in Marias Pass.

Law enforcement initiated a foot chase that ended with the use of non-lethal tactics to capture the fugitive, according to KPAX.

The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Adam Whiteman, was initially taken to Kalispell Logan Health Medical Center for an evaluation.

Adam Whiteman escaped from police

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Surprisingly, Adam Whiteman managed to escape from police after the medical evaluation, triggering another foot pursuit.

Whiteman’s second escape concluded at Lawrence Park, near a golf course, where he was finally recaptured.

Sheriff Brian Heino confirmed that the vehicle used in the kidnapping had been stolen in Missoula.

Adam Whiteman now faces multiple charges, including kidnapping, theft, escape, intimidation, unlawful restraint, resisting arrest and obstructing justice.

Police departments are collaborating on the kidnapping investigation

Photo: Flathead County Sheriff’s Office

Additionally, Whiteman is accused of assaulting a family member or partner, further complicating his legal situation.

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office has stated that it will collaborate closely with Missoula authorities to investigate this case.

Currently, Adam Whiteman is being held at the Flathead County Detention Center, awaiting trial.

The investigation into the kidnapping remains active, and authorities have announced that no further information is available at this time.

Violent crime is an escalating problem

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This incident underscores the ongoing fight against violent crime in the region.

It also highlights the importance of interdepartmental cooperation in managing high-stakes cases.

The attempted kidnapping has raised alarms in the local community.

It’s keeping everyone on edge regarding any developments.