Police say a 42-year-old man is suspected of attempting to kidnap someone at a mobile home park in rural Medford on May 8. According to police accounts cited by reports, the suspect, identified as Matthew Hokulii Aranda, is alleged to have posed as a utility worker at the park. An 85-year-old woman reportedly intervenes and helps stop the incident, which led to police becoming involved. The reports describe her as a “hero,” but provide limited detail on the specific actions she took beyond the thwarting of the attempt. After the intervention, authorities move to apprehend the suspect at or near the location. The available information focuses on the alleged disguise and the confrontation that prevented the kidnapping from occurring. No additional details about the alleged target, charges filed, or the outcome of the investigation are included in the provided excerpts. The incident is presented as an attempted kidnapping that is disrupted before it can proceed, with police characterizing Aranda’s utility-worker cover as central to the case.
Suspected would-be kidnapper arrested after posing as utility worker at mobile home park
Police say a 42-year-old man is suspected of attempting to kidnap someone at a mobile home park in rural Medford on May 8. According to police accounts cited by reports, the suspect, identified as Mat...
- On May 8, police say a would-be kidnapping attempt occurs at a mobile home park in rural Medford.
- Reports identify the alleged suspect as 42-year-old Matthew Hokulii Aranda.
- Police say the suspect was posing as a utility worker at the park.
- An 85-year-old woman intervenes, and police say the attempt is thwarted.
- Authorities respond and arrest or otherwise take the suspect into custody, according to reports.
On the morning of May 8 police say 42-year-old Matthew Hokulii Aranda was posing as a utility worker at a mobile home park in rural Medford.
3 months agoOn the morning of May 8 police say 42-year-old Matthew Hokulii Aranda was posing as a utility worker at a mobile home park in rural Medford.
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