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Man charged with beating, attempting kidnapping girl found not guilty by reason of insanity
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Man charged with beating, attempting kidnapping girl found not guilty by reason of insanity

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Nov 14, 2025

A man charged with beating and trying to kidnap a girl in February was found not guilty by reason of insanity. 

Springfield man arrested for attempted kidnapping at Kiwanis Park
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Springfield man arrested for attempted kidnapping at Kiwanis Park

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Oct 14, 2025

A Springfield man was arrested late Tuesday afternoon for an attempted kidnapping of a young child. 

Man arrested for attempted kidnapping at Springfield's Washington Park
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Man arrested for attempted kidnapping at Springfield's Washington Park

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 31, 2025

A Springfield man was arrested Wednesday for an attempted kidnapping of a female juvenile at Washington Park.

Possible attempted kidnapping under investigation in Springfield
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Possible attempted kidnapping under investigation in Springfield

  • Updated Sep 2, 2021

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A possible attempted kidnapping is under investigation in Springfield, police said. 

Man who attempted to kidnap chidren sentenced to prison
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Man who attempted to kidnap chidren sentenced to prison

  • Updated Jun 17, 2020

URBANA, Ill. (WAND) - A man who pleaded guilty to attempting to kidnap children as they sat in a van is headed to prison. 

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