[Ajon412]

http://abcnews.go.com/US/call-onstar-helped-stop-kidnapping-federal-officer/story?id=33082066

Four teenagers were in custody Friday for allegedly carjacking and kidnapping a law enforcement officer who was on vacation in Florida.

Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings called the suspects high school students "playing a dangerous game."

Demings announced the arrest of the first three suspects -- ages 18, 16 and 15 -- on Friday afternoon. The final suspect, an 18-year-old, was arrested Friday night.

They are facing charges of armed kidnapping, carjacking with a firearm and aggravated battery with a firearm, the sheriff's office said.

A federal law enforcement officer from Texas, who was on vacation with his family, was in a hotel parking lot in Orange County on Wednesday night, when four people forced him into his car at gunpoint, Demings said at a news conference, according to WFTV.

The victim, 44, was driven around for about 1 to 2 hours, Demings said. At least one suspect was armed, Demings said, and the victim was pistol-whipped.

The victim was also bound and restrained in the car, Demings said. The suspects took the victim's wallet, as well, Demings said

He's lucky to be alive.... Prayers sent.....

 

[Vicarious Reality]

Why I carry everywhere. Even on vacation.

 

[Pjd832]

the interview in the link makes me angry...."the teens....high school students...caught up ....playing a deadly game.....blahh blah"......no... animals being animals is hardly "poor kids caught up in a game".....violent criminals should be dealt with as such

 

[Ajon412]

the interview in the link makes me angry...."the teens....high school students...caught up ....playing a deadly game.....blahh blah"......no... animals savages being animals savages is hardly "poor kids caught up in a game".....violent criminals should be dealt with as such

Fixed it for you....

 

[GoBigOrange]

A lot of tourists think they are safe in Orlando but the city has a lot of crime. This happened right in the heart of I Drive which is one of the most heavily visited tourists areas. Glad I'm not in Orlando anymore.

 

[Ajon412]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/08/1...acking-kidnapping-federal-agent/?intcmp=hpbt3

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/story/2...r-vacationing-in-orlando-victim-of-carjacking

A little more info..... As mentioned, he was VERY lucky....

 

[Newcop761]

It's getting rougher out there.

 

[Detectorist]

Orlando is a high crime area. They hide it so as to not scare away the tourists.

Back in 2004, while living there, I almost got carjacked myself. A hood rat tried to approach me from behind. I saw he had a gun in his waistband. So I blew through the red light. An hour later I hear about a carjacking same intersection, woman was murdered. I block from my home.

Next day purchased my first Glock.

 

[mcoe74]

I am very grateful that my son decided to move (about 1 1/2 weeks ago) from Orlando. IMO, Orlando is becoming more dangerous with the influx of "riff raff" from other areas.

 

[Detectorist]

It's always had lots of 'riff raff'. They know the tourists have $$$$$.

Orlando also has one of the highest crime indexes in the US. Higher than Detroit, even.

 

[Newcop761]

Sounds like Anaheim, California.

 

[nohocop]

Unarmed off-duty LEO. No excuse.

 

[FL-obiwan]

I totally agre. That's why i tell all of the Officers that work for me to always carry. Some are starting to appreciate that sentiment.

 

[fla2760]

Orlando is like the Bronx without snow. Unless this Fed is limited by policy as to what pistol is authorized for off duty carry, today's micro pistols and alloy J frames make carrying all the time pretty easy.

 

[Ajon412]

Orlando is like the Bronx without snow.

:laughabove:..... That's telling.....

 

[Newcop761]

HK P2000 is still doable in shorts & t-shirt.

 

[FL-obiwan]

Totally agree about the HK. However DHS/CBP/BP officers aren't restricted regarding off duty carry. LEOSA applies if not carrying the HK.