Title: Abducted 9-Year-Old Girl Rescued, Suspect Arrested in Moreau Lake State Park Kidnapping Case
In a shocking incident that sent shockwaves through the community, a 46-year-old man named Craig Nelson Ross Jr. has been accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl from Moreau Lake State Park in New York. The incident has left residents horrified, relieved, and grateful to law enforcement for their swift action.
Authorities became aware of Ross as a potential suspect after running fingerprint samples collected during his previous arrest. Ross has a minor criminal history, including a guilty plea to drunken driving charges in 1999, which led to his arrest in the Charlotte Sena abduction case. It remains unclear if Ross knew the Sena family before the alleged abduction, but he lived near their home.
Further investigations revealed that Ross had been involved in a police call in 2016, although no charges were filed. He was also arrested in 2017 on a misdemeanor charge of criminal obstruction of breathing, but details about that case remain unknown.
Living in a camper behind his mother’s double-wide trailer in Milton, New York, Ross had become increasingly reclusive in recent years. Neighbors noticed suspicious behavior, such as covering a window with a tarp. In fact, a neighbor described Ross’s mother as a mean drunk, who would not let him inside her home even when he was injured.
The incident unfolded when investigators, assisted by state and federal tactical teams, executed a search warrant on Ross’s camper. Evidence found inside the camper led them to a cabinet where the kidnapped girl was found. She has since been safely reunited with her family, who are immensely grateful to law enforcement and their community for their support during this harrowing ordeal.
Ross has been charged with first-degree kidnapping with intent to collect ransom. As the legal proceedings against him commence, the family has set up a GoFundMe campaign to support the girl’s recovery. This incident has highlighted the importance of community vigilance and collaborative efforts in preventing and addressing crimes against children.
The arrest of Ross and the safe return of the girl have brought immense relief throughout the community. It serves as a reminder of the power of a united community, with law enforcement and citizens working together to ensure the safety of all.
