A Hendersonville man has found himself on the wrong side of the law after police say he fabricated a story about his own abduction. 42-year-old Jorge Najera, who was initially believed to be missing, has been charged with making false reports to authorities. WVLT reported that an investigation was launched on June 20 following Najera's disappearance.

After officers investigated, the missing man scenario turned into a case of deception, having allegedly admitted to lying about the whole situation. According to a statement by Hendersonville Police Department obtained by WSMV, Najera is scheduled to appear in Sumner County General Sessions Court on July 5 to face charges.

In light of the recent turn of events, the Hendersonville Police Department is seeking assistance from the public. They have urged anyone with further information on the case to come forward. "Police ask anyone with information on this case to please call and report the information to the Hendersonville Police Department at (615) 822-1111 or the Hendersonville Crime Stoppers at (615) 594-4113. Tips may also be submitted using the P3 Tips Mobile Application," HPD said in a release.

Bringing closure to the case, however, may depend on the participation of local residents who, having been startled by the abduction story, might hold pieces to this puzzling situation. As the court date approaches, Najera remains the key figure in a curious incident that led to a law enforcement response based on a narrative of distress now deemed to be concocted.