Rutland Man Charged with Attempted Kidnapping
A 70-year-old man was arrested in Rutland, Vermont, for allegedly attempting to lure a child into his car with candy and reaching for the child before driving away when noticed by the parents. The suspect, James Traynor, has pleaded not…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 9, 2026 — A 70-year-old man has been arrested and charged in Rutland, Vermont, in connection with an alleged attempt to lure a child. The suspect, identified as James Traynor, has pleaded not guilty to the charge of attempted kidnapping.
According to the details provided, Traynor is accused of attempting to entice a child into his vehicle by offering candy. The summary states that he also allegedly reached for the child. The alleged incident concluded when parents of the child noticed Traynor’s actions and he then drove away from the scene.
The arrest took place in Rutland, Vermont. The specific date of the alleged incident and the date of the arrest were not provided in the available information. Furthermore, details regarding the location within Rutland where the event occurred, the age of the child, or the specific circumstances of the parents’ intervention were not disclosed.
James Traynor has entered a plea of not guilty to the attempted kidnapping charge. Information regarding further court proceedings, such as bail status or upcoming court dates, was not available. The contractor’s name was not provided, and the fine amount was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Lizzie Jensen, Gray News staff on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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