New Information Emerges On Man Arrested For Attempted Kidnapping Over Shabbos
by CrownHeights.info
Update: The Perpetrator has been identified as 28-year-old Stephan Stowe. Stowe was charged with kidnapping in the second degree, endangering the welfare of a child, and harassment.
It’s the sadly un-shocking reality of this day and age, but the new information made available about the man arrested for the attempted kidnapping of a Jewish child over shabbos shows that this is hardly his first arrest.
According to Rabbi Yaacov Behrman of the Jewish Future Alliance, the man has allegedly been arrested over thirty times wit charges including past criminal possession of a weapon.
“The perpetrator has been arrested, with major charges including attempted kidnapping in the 2nd degree and endangering the welfare of a child,” Behrman wrote on X. “Known to police, the perpetrator has allegedly been arrested over 30 times. He is under 30 years old and has also been arrested in past for criminal possession of a weapon. What is wrong with our legal system? What is wrong with society? How is this possible?”
The story of the attempted kidnapping broke immediately after shabbos, and within just a few hours the man been arrested thanks to close coordination between Crown Heights Shomrim and the NYPD.
“Thanks to great collaboration between the Shomrim Camera team and the @NYPD71pct leadership team and detective squad, an arrest was made in regards to the concerning incident this Shabbos afternoon. #CHSafe,” Shomrim wrote on Social Media.
The arrest came after video of the incident was released by Shomrim and went viral throughout the Jewish community.
As previously published by CrownHeights.info, the incident took place around 3:30pm on Kingston Ave near Lefferts Ave as a father was walking with two children towards Lefferts. The man, who had just crossed the street, suddenly grabbed one of the children and tried to yank the child out of the fathers hand. The father fought back immediately and the man put down the child.
Rabbi Behrman publicly came out to thank Crown Heights Shomrim and the NYPD, saying “A special thank you to @ShomrimCH and the Community Affairs Unit of the @NYPD71Pct , who were taking calls at 12 a.m. last night.”
Perp is Named and is a loco CH resident
Stephan Stowe, 28, was arrested for the attempted kidnapping and harassment,
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/masked-man-arrested-for-trying-to-kidnap-jewish-boy-6-walking-with-his-father-in-brooklyn/ar-AA1tQ5Fd?ocid=BingNewsSerp
Another news source reported that the perp is a resident of CH and lives on Kingston Av, the street of the attack.
Anonymous
This is no a full story. What was his intent after snatching? Did he act alone? etc. How many more like him reside in the building of this great philanthropist? Do they need to hire a guard for this building?. The next victim has vsholem might not be a young man. This is not a package thief
Mrs. S
He is not new to these crimes. Here is a link to an incident in 2017. https://crownheights.info/crime/381318/hate-crime-arrest-causes-pandemonium-on-subway/
CHJCC Should Support NYS Mask Ban Bill - S9194
Masks are emboldening criminals who hide their identities and commit anonymous crimes.
https://www.longislandpress.com/2024/08/15/statewide-ban-on-masks-ny/ – Mask Article
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S9194 – NYS Bill
The recent anti-Jewish incidents, with a CHJCC letter of support, can help push this anti-mask Bill forward.
Jay Sorid
Merrick, NY
jaysorid@aol.com
Ber
Yes. A mask ban might help
What's the point of arresting him?
He has already been arrested 30 times!!!!
We need a tough mayor and governor who will keep these vermin locked up for decades!!
Minimum 1 year without parole for every arrest. This dog will then be put away for 30+ years!!!
Otherwise it’s just a such joke.