Police arrest man in attempted kidnapping of LaGrange baby
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- Police investigation revealed the kidnapping victim falsely reported the crimes; no charges filed against arrested man.
- Original report alleged man kidnapped 3-month-old baby after argument with mother; baby was safely recovered same day.
LPD UPDATE
Through further investigation, it was discovered these crimes did not occur as reported by the victim. Michell Castillo falsely reported the aforementioned crimes. Warrants have been issued for Castillo for false report of a crime. No charges will be filed against Jesus Perdomo. He will continue to be held in Troup County Jail on previous warrants issued by other jurisdictions.
Original story: LaGrange police have arrested a man after he kidnapped a 3 month old baby following the end of a relationship and argument with the child’s mother.
The events began on December 19, 2024, at 3:35 PM, when LaGrange Police Officers and Detectives responded to a kidnapping in progress at 115 Youngs Mill Road.
“The investigation revealed that Jesus Javier Perdomo Fanaite had an argument with his child’s mother, Michell Castillo, earlier that morning at the Motel 6 located at 1513 Lafayette Parkway after she decided to end their relationship,” police said. During the argument, Castillo threatened to call 911, prompting Perdomo to snatch her phone and leave the location. Castillo contacted a family member using a bystander’s phone.
Castillo then went to the LaGrange Mall at 1501 Lafayette Parkway, where Perdomo followed and continued the argument. Police were dispatched to the mall but Perdomo had left before they arrived.
Castillo subsequently went to 115 Youngs Mill Road. While she was removing her 3-month-old son from her vehicle, Perdomo arrived, snatched the child from her hands, and fled the scene, police added..
Detectives later located Perdomo in another vehicle and took him into custody without incident. The baby was safely returned to Castillo at 5:42 PM. Perdomo was transported to the Troup County Jail and charged with robbery by sudden snatching FVA, interference with a 911 call, kidnapping FVA, and stalking FVA.
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