Crime & Safety
Woman Kidnapped In Oceanside Home; Arrest Made Short Time Later: Cops
Majesty White also faces charges of assault and burglary from the Friday morning incident, police said.
OCEANSIDE, NY — A Hempstead man has been arrested for a kidnapping that took place early Friday in Oceanside.
A 24-year-old woman was staying at an Oceanside residence when Majesty White was able to pick the front door to gain entry, authorities said.
White, 24, argued with the victim, grabbing a knife. White pulled the victim through the front door and slammed her onto the sidewalk, police said.
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He then forced the victim into a vehicle and left the scene, police said.
White returned to the location and was placed into custody without incident.
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The victim was taken to a local hospital for her injuries.
Along with a charge of second-degree kidnapping, White faces counts that include first-degree burglary and third-degree assault.
He was expected to be arraigned on Saturday.
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