Three people charged after staged kidnapping for YouTube video, police say
Aug 14, 2022, 6:22 PM | Updated: Dec 29, 2022, 11:28 am
Three people are being charged after they staged a kidnapping in West Valley, police say. Photo credit: Canva.
WEST JORDAN, Utah — Police were dispatched after three individuals reportedly conducted a staged kidnapping Saturday. Police say it was for a YouTube video.
According to The West Jordan Police Department, the three individuals had one person with their hands bound and a cloth over their head. They were being carried away by another individual. The scene caused concern from many bystanders.
West Jordan Police Sgt. Brian Schaaf says they received one or two calls reporting the incident.
The staged kidnapping happened near 7000 S. In West Jordan at a residence located between Redwood Road. and 2200 W..
All three people were cooperative with the police and no one was injured. Each individual was charged with disorderly conduct.
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