A mother's quick thinking foiled an attempted kidnapping in the Fond du Lac County Village of Rosendale yesterday afternoon. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office, a 27-year-old woman and her 1-year-old son were walking on the Mascoutin Valley Trail just after 3:30 pm when they were approached by an unknown male.
The suspect allegedly put a white cloth over the woman's mouth and grabbed her by the neck. However, the woman was able to fight off the attacker and escape with her child to a nearby home, where she called 911 for help. Deputies and detectives were able to identify the suspect based on eyewitness reports and security camera data.
A 21-year-old man was arrested at around 10:45 pm last night in a village residence. He is being held on charges of attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment, and battery. The investigation is ongoing, but no further details have been released about the suspect or his motives.
The incident has raised concerns for public safety in the area, with many residents expressing shock and gratitude that the mother was able to protect herself and her child. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward.
Background: The Mascoutin Valley Trail is a popular walking path in Fond du Lac County, and incidents like this one are rare but not unheard of in the area.