A man is charged with attempting to kidnap Memphis Mayor Paul Young

[EvilEyeFleegle]

Getting a bit dangerous to be a politician, these days eh?

https://www.npr.org/2025/06/20/nx-s1-5440188/attempted-kidnapping-memphis-mayor-paul-young

A man who appeared at the door of Memphis Mayor Paul Young's home on Sunday night did so with the intent to kidnap the city's leader, according to the Memphis Police Department. Trenton Abston, 25, is now facing multiple criminal charges.

The department said in a statement, that officers found a Taser, rope and duct tape in Abston's vehicle when they took him into custody.

Abston "jumped a wall leading into our subdivision" around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Young said in a statement posted on Instagram. He added that Abston then knocked on the door "with gloves on ... and a nervous demeanor," and then fled after no one answered the door.

Police say they arrested Abston on Wednesday, after video recordings helped to identify him as the suspect.

Abston has been charged with attempted kidnapping, stalking and aggravated criminal trespass. It is unclear if Abston has a lawyer, and attempts by NPR to identify legal representation for him were not successful. He was booked into the Shelby County Jail on Wednesday, with an arraignment slated for Monday morning, according to online records.

 

[1srelluc]

Taser, rope and duct tape? Maybe he was looking for Young's hooker.

 

[Mack The Finger]

Great career move if he expects to be a 'rap star' in 10 years.

 

[1srelluc]

I surprised the OP posted of it since the perp is black.

 

[Crepitus]

Getting a bit dangerous to be a politician, these days eh?

https://www.npr.org/2025/06/20/nx-s1-5440188/attempted-kidnapping-memphis-mayor-paul-young

A man who appeared at the door of Memphis Mayor Paul Young's home on Sunday night did so with the intent to kidnap the city's leader, according to the Memphis Police Department. Trenton Abston, 25, is now facing multiple criminal charges.
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The department said in a statement, that officers found a Taser, rope and duct tape in Abston's vehicle when they took him into custody.

Abston "jumped a wall leading into our subdivision" around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Young said in a statement posted on Instagram. He added that Abston then knocked on the door "with gloves on ... and a nervous demeanor," and then fled after no one answered the door.

Police say they arrested Abston on Wednesday, after video recordings helped to identify him as the suspect.

Abston has been charged with attempted kidnapping, stalking and aggravated criminal trespass. It is unclear if Abston has a lawyer, and attempts by NPR to identify legal representation for him were not successful. He was booked into the Shelby County Jail on Wednesday, with an arraignment slated for Monday morning, according to online records.

Especially for the Democratic ones.

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

I surprised the OP posted of it since the perp is black.

Still kinda stuck on stupid eh? I've never given a shit as the race of anyone I post about, as far as crime is concerned--unlike some here..who seem to favor one particular color...or another~

Nice to know some things never change~

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

Especially for the Democratic ones.

I suspect this was a more traditional ransom sort of thing--might not be political at all~

 

[egp320i]

Getting a bit dangerous to be a politician, these days eh?

https://www.npr.org/2025/06/20/nx-s1-5440188/attempted-kidnapping-memphis-mayor-paul-young

A man who appeared at the door of Memphis Mayor Paul Young's home on Sunday night did so with the intent to kidnap the city's leader, according to the Memphis Police Department. Trenton Abston, 25, is now facing multiple criminal charges.
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The department said in a statement, that officers found a Taser, rope and duct tape in Abston's vehicle when they took him into custody.

Abston "jumped a wall leading into our subdivision" around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Young said in a statement posted on Instagram. He added that Abston then knocked on the door "with gloves on ... and a nervous demeanor," and then fled after no one answered the door.

Police say they arrested Abston on Wednesday, after video recordings helped to identify him as the suspect.

Abston has been charged with attempted kidnapping, stalking and aggravated criminal trespass. It is unclear if Abston has a lawyer, and attempts by NPR to identify legal representation for him were not successful. He was booked into the Shelby County Jail on Wednesday, with an arraignment slated for Monday morning, according to online records.

novice 101........haha

 

[Crepitus]

I suspect this was a more traditional ransom sort of thing--might not be political at all~

Maybe, maybe not.

 

[egp320i]

Maybe, maybe not.

either way what was his end game? he looks like a bonehead with no escape plan thus he would have been caught easy and he was

 

[Crepitus]

either way what was his end game? he looks like a bonehead with no escape plan thus he would have been caught easy and he was

We will have to wait for the details to come out.

 

[egp320i]

We will have to wait for the details to come out.

dipshit visits home depot and buys a taser from somebody and tries to abduct the mayor but his plan went wrong.....sound about right?

 

[1srelluc]

Still kinda stuck on stupid eh? I've never given a shit as the race of anyone I post about, as far as crime is concerned--unlike some here..who seem to favor one particular color...or another~

Nice to know some things never change~

Often times they don't.....I didn't think it was Wille Nelson.

 

[struth]

Dembot shit hole city

 

[fncceo]

Taser, rope and duct tape? Maybe he was looking for Young's hooker.

Maybe the thought Paul Pelosi was having a sleepover.

 

[Polishprince]

Memphis should elect a mayor who can take care if himself. Jerry Lawler ran for the office several years ago.