Washington Woman Nabbed for Kidnapping Boy

(Olympia, Washington) A 26-year-old woman, Lindsay Hardy, was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a 12-year-old boy. Police say Hardy is being investigated for possible sex crimes.

The boy said he and the woman stayed overnight with a man at a home near Lacey. The boy told police Hardy gave him Vodka, held him down and made sexual advances.

"She said that she wanted to be my sexual friend," said the victim.

Police said the next day Hardy allegedly became abusive and started assaulting the boy.

Authorities said a neighbor called police who arrived and took Hardy into custody.

Hardy is in custody on assault and unlawful imprisonment charges. Police continue to investigate.


[Update 09/19/07]

All right, now I'm really confused. A different source indicates that Lindsay Hardy is actually Lindsay Hall. How the media were able to confuse her last name (?) is unknown.

Nonetheless, Lindsay Hall pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault of a child with sexual motivation, and one count each of kidnapping and furnishing alcohol to a minor. An evaluation determined that Hall was a danger to herself or others so bail was set at $250,000.

Tip: Don Morgenstern