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SJSO arrests kidnapping suspect who fled on foot after vehicle pursuit

Jonathon Babcock was arrested by SJSO after fleeing police. (St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office arrested a possible kidnapping suspect who fled on foot after a vehicle pursuit on State Road 16 in St. Augustine.

Jonathon Babcock was taken into custody Monday afternoon after a two-day search. He was charged with fleeing and eluding law enforcement, false imprisonment, and reckless driving.

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Officials said the adult victim related to this incident was recovered and is safe.

Video footage of the initial chase from April 7 can be seen in the SJSO’s X (formerly Twitter) post below.


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