Police Rescue Kidnapping Victim, Arrest Suspect

0:00It's April 29. From your city to your ears, this is Tampa Bay News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. St. Petersburg police busted into a home on Sunday to rescue a kidnapping victim from her attacker. 36-year-old Michael Warren got arrested on charges of kidnapping, domestic battery, and resisting an officer. Witnesses spotted him roughing up his girlfriend in an alley behind their place, shoving her against the car before dragging her inside. His escalated quick when cops showed up. They heard her crying from inside, but got no answer at the door. So they forced entry, ready to act. Officers found Warren ignoring their orders, trying to duck into the bathroom. They tased him to take him down safe. The victim had bruises on her upper left shoulder and lower back, signs of the brutal handling. This case highlights how fast domestic situations can turn dangerous, with bystanders stepping up to call it in. These affidavits detail the whole chain of events, from alley to arrest.

1:00Authorities are holding Warren now, and the focus stays on victim support as the legal process rolls forward. Stay aware out there.