In Jacksonville, a feat of bravery foiled a daylight kidnapping attempt last Friday. A nine-year-old boy was taken after he was approached while selling water on the roadside. Mikaya Williams, a 22-year-old woman, attempted to coax the child into her vehicle, and upon his refusal, forcibly grabbed the young vendor and drove away with him. This information was detailed in a report published by JSO News.
As luck, or perhaps fate, would have it a family friend was there, bearing witness to the unfolding scene. The quick-thinking individual pursued Williams to West 45th Street, springing into action the moment the car came to a halt. The friend managed to extract the child from Williams' car and block her vehicle to prevent her escape, inadvertently becoming the child's savior, as outlined by JSO News.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) reported that officers responded promptly, arriving on West 45th Street to arrest Williams. She was taken into custody without incident and the child was safely reunited with his family. Following the initial response, the Special Assault Unit took over the investigation.
Presently, Williams faces charges of kidnapping, a serious first-degree felony, as confirmed by JSO’s online publication. Having been denied bond, she is being held at the John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility, known to locals as the Duval County Jail. The criminal justice system, with its wheels now in motion, will decide her fate.
