A kidnapping victim showing “clear signs of physical abuse” was rescued from her alleged captor in Florida after saying “save me” to a police officer responding to a medical call, authorities said.
Cape Coral police responded to an address in the 200 block of SW 21st Terrace around 3 a.m. Nov. 18 after receiving a report that Jordan Garrett, 30, was experiencing a “medical emergency,” police said. agency in a press release. this week.
While at the scene, officers noticed that a woman who was with Garrett was “in distress” and showing marks of abuse.
“The victim, in a terrible plea for help, silently said ‘save me’ to an officer,” police said.
“Further investigation revealed that he had suffered multiple bruises and injuries, allegedly inflicted by Garrett.”
It was not immediately known what medical problem Garrett had when police arrived.
Jordan Garret, 30, has been arrested for kidnapping and sexual assault for allegedly holding a woman captive before she silently asked a police officer for help and was rescued. Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Both Garrett and the alleged abuse victim were taken to a hospital, where doctors discovered “extensive bruising” on the woman’s body, police said.
The woman then shared what police described as a “heartbreaking account” of being held captive in her own home by Garrett, who allegedly subjected her to repeated physical assaults and sexual abuse.
The 30-year-old suspect had allegedly taken the woman’s phone after she tried to call for help and threatened her.
A police investigation determined that Garrett “forcibly detained the victim, subjecting her to continuous abuse and preventing her from seeking medical attention or contacting police,” which police said put her life in “danger.”
The alleged victim showed “clear signs of physical abuse” and was rescued by police. Google Earth
Police did not reveal how long the woman’s captivity lasted, nor did they say how the suspect and victim knew each other.
After Garrett was released from the hospital, he was booked into the Lee County Jail on charges of kidnapping, assault and battery, depriving the crime victim of medical care and obstructing justice.
He remained behind bars Friday on $190,000 bail.
He is due back in court for his arraignment on December 18.
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