Oct 06, 2023

Kan. woman accused of kidnapping after police found man in distress

Posted Oct 06, 2023 11:00 AM
Russell photo Franklin County
Russell photo Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after an incident in Franklin County.

Just after 4p.m. Oct. 3, police officers were dispatched to the 800 Block of North Mulberry Street after a 911 call was made to the Franklin County Emergency Communications Center. The caller provided little information and then disconnected from the dispatcher, according to a media release from Ottawa Police.

When officers arrived at the address, a 65-year-old Ottawa man was located who was in distress. After an investigation, police arrested 59-year-old Lynette Russell of Ottawa on requested charges of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated battery.  She is being held in the Franklin County Jail.