Florida Woman Arrested for Kidnap Attempt

(Lakeport, California) Last Saturday, a 28-year-old woman, Jacqueline Michele Shepherd, was arrested for allegedly attempting to abduct a 6-year-old boy from a playground. She faces a charge of attempted kidnapping.

According to Sgt. Jason Ferguson of the Lakeport Police,

Shepherd allegedly was observed acting suspicious and watching the children before befriending the 6-year-old.

Shepherd began pushing the child on a swing before she is alleged to have taken physical custody of the child and removed him from the playground area, Ferguson said.

Ferguson said the child's cousin reportedly confronted Shepherd, who released the boy and walked away from the area.

Shepherd was booked into custody at the Lake County Jail with bail set at $50,000.