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American arrested in TJ for Kidnapping

arrowhead - 12-29-2009 at 12:07 PM

Here's the article in Spanish:

http://afntijuana.info/blog/?p=24323

It says William Calvert Garret, 58, kidnapped a 22-year old American from San Diego and held him captive in the Eastern part of Tijuana. He then demanded a $5,000 ransom from the father of the victim. The father notified authorities and then met Garret at a fast food restaurant near the San Ysidro border where Garret was arrested. Here is his picture:



Mexicorn - 12-29-2009 at 12:11 PM

I love the perp walk dont you Fu?

ELINVESTIG8R - 12-29-2009 at 12:22 PM

What a Scumbag!

Keep your Eye on the Sparrow {Baretta's Theme Song}

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[Edited on 1-1-2010 by BajaNomad]

[Edited on 1-1-2010 by ELINVESTI8]

Bajahowodd - 12-29-2009 at 12:24 PM

I love these truncated stories that leave so much to the imagination.

Woooosh - 12-29-2009 at 12:25 PM

He doesn't look like he could kidnap a dog, let alone a 22 year old.

[Edited on 12-29-2009 by Woooosh]

Woooosh - 12-29-2009 at 02:20 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mexicorn
I love the perp walk dont you Fu?

The perp walk def has it's plusses. Nothing like a good public shaming. I wish the USA would do that more and more instead of less and less-

surfer jim - 12-29-2009 at 03:37 PM

GUILTY.....next case.

BajaNews - 12-29-2009 at 03:49 PM

http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-12-29/mexico/us-citizen-ar...

By Tania Navarro
December 29, 2009

TIJUANA – A U.S. citizen who admitted he kidnapped a young American and also tried to blackmail the father of the victim was arrested by Baja California State Police (PEP) agents.

After receiving a phone call asking for a $5,000 ransom in exchange for his son, the father of the 22-year-old victim came to Tijuana to report the kidnapping, the PEP said late Monday.

A police international liaison unit investigation led to an operation in the Colonia Federal area, located near the San Ysidro port of entry on the Mexican side and the arrest of Garret William Calvert, 58.

Calvert confessed to the agents that he tried to pass as the father of the victim and took him into a rehab center located in the Eastern area of the city. He also stated that without his authorization, the victim could not get out of the place.

PEP officers went to the center and released the victim, who immediately was put in contact with his father.

According to information obtained by the PEP in coordination with U.S. authorities, Calvert has a criminal record in the United States for possession of narcotics.



[Edited on 12-29-2009 by BajaNews]

Don Alley - 12-29-2009 at 04:04 PM

Quote:

Calvert confessed to the agents that he tried to pass as the father of the victim and took him into a rehab center located in the Eastern area of the city. He also stated that without his authorization, the victim could not get out of the place.


[Edited on 12-29-2009 by BajaNews]


Oh, so that's where kidnappers hide people.
:wow::lol:

Bajahowodd - 12-29-2009 at 04:11 PM

The victim had to have been retarded. Even if he didn't speak Spanish, there must have been a number of people in the center who spoke English. Not to mention that I can't believe any legit rehab center would not thoroughly check ID. Especially so they know if they are going to get paid. Sounds like the TJ version of urban legend.

[Edited on 12-29-2009 by Bajahowodd]

Von - 12-30-2009 at 11:15 AM

REally only $5000 and he took him out of Rehab:lol:

You got to be joking lol sounds to me something is fishy here.

Steve&Debby - 12-30-2009 at 01:12 PM

Looks like one of those lizards with a long neck:lol::lol: Just right for beheading:o:o

The Gull - 12-30-2009 at 10:28 PM

Wooosh and Arrowhead,

This can't be a true story. It doesn't include a cartel leader like, Teo, Mayo, Leo or Feo. Those are the guys who create ALL the crime in Baja toward Americans. This kid must have been a tourist, right guys?

I know the real story...the kid was sleeping in one of the lifeguard towers along the beach in ROSARITA and then...

You two guys can complete the story with your normal skills.

Skeet/Loreto - 12-31-2009 at 08:56 AM

Elvistis:

I would appreciate it if you are going to "Force Me' To listen to "Your" music that you play some "Good Ole Country Music""

Thanks
Skeet

CaboRon - 12-31-2009 at 09:08 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
Elvistis:

I would appreciate it if you are going to "Force Me' To listen to "Your" music that you play some "Good Ole Country Music""

Thanks
Skeet


Thank you for not playing "good old country crap"

DENNIS - 12-31-2009 at 09:12 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
Elvistis:
I would appreciate it if you are going to "Force Me' To listen to "Your" music that you play some "Good Ole Country Music""
Thanks ..Skeet


Skeet? Is it the voices again? They arn't very nice, are they.

They are playing the "Tiger Woods Theme Song"

The Gull - 12-31-2009 at 10:00 AM

Nike slogan, "Don't do it".

lizard lips - 12-31-2009 at 10:17 AM

I didn't know Gomer was here in Mex!

surebought - 1-2-2010 at 09:44 AM

I bet the guy gets SSI.

The Gull - 1-2-2010 at 10:47 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by surebought
I bet the guy gets SSI.


A bit young for it, if you believe the age on the thread.

But I'll wager he has his FM-3 up to date.

capt. mike - 1-2-2010 at 11:24 AM

Cabo Ron - remember the country and western music scare of the mid 70s??
that stuff almost caught on!!
yikes!!:(:lol::lol:

DENNIS - 1-2-2010 at 12:47 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by The Gull
Quote:
Originally posted by surebought
I bet the guy gets SSI.


A bit young for it, if you believe the age on the thread.



Any age is eligible with a disability and insufficient funds to qualify for SS Disability.

toneart - 1-2-2010 at 01:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
Cabo Ron - remember the country and western music scare of the mid 70s??
that stuff almost caught on!!
yikes!!:(:lol::lol:


How about "How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away?" That was my favorite. I give Elinvest a one-time permission to embellish this post with sound. ;):coolup: