Police Arrest Suspect in Attempted Abduction of Waldorf Child


John Hansberry, III, 26, of Suitland, was arrested for an attempted abduction of a 10-year-old girl that occurred on Nov. 6 on Clayton Court in Waldorf.LA PLATA, Md. (November 27, 2007)—On Nov. 16, Charles County Sheriff’s detectives identified the man involved in an attempted abduction of a 10-year-old girl that occurred on Nov. 6 on Clayton Court in Waldorf. The suspect, John Hansberry, III, 26, of Suitland, was arrested at 3:30 p.m.

Detectives found Hansberry by tracing the van description provided by the victim to a company in Capitol Heights. After Hansberry was identified, he admitted to being on Clayton Court on Nov. 6 and confirmed he asked the girl for directions and if she needed a ride. He also matched the description provided by the victim.

Hansberry was arrested at his residence without incident and was charged with attempted kidnapping and first- and second-degree assault. He was being held at the Charles County Detention Center on a $500,000 bond.

Det. J. Pratta of the Charles County Sheriff's Office investigated.

RELATED INFORMATION:

Charles Police Searching For Man Who Allegedly Attempted to Abduct 10-Y/O Waldorf Girl, Nov. 8, 2007
http://somd.com/news/headlines/2007/6702.shtml

Featured Sponsor

C & C Roll Off, Inc.
Yard residential and commercial containers for clean-up, construction and other projects.

Reader Comments

Featured Sponsor

Miller Cabinet Makers
We manufacture all wood custom cabinets and countertops to meet our clients needs.

Need Legal Representation?

Five So. Maryland locations to serve you. Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI Defense.

Follow SoMd HL News