Judge sets $1.5M bond for Florida man accused of trying to kidnap girl from school bus stop
WEST PENSACOLA, Fla. - A 30-year-old Pensacola man remained behind bars Wednesday after investigators say he tried to kidnap an 11-year-old girl at her bus stop in the Florida Panhandle.
The Escambia County Sheriff's Office said the suspect, Jared Paul Stanga, is charged with attempted kidnapping of a child under 13, aggravated assault, and battery.
Sheriff Chip Simmons said Stanga has a lengthy criminal history, including sexual abuse of a child.
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"This animal is off the street," Simmons said in a press conference late Tuesday night. "We can once again applaud the efforts and resilience of that 11-year-old gi...
