Two suspects have been charged following an assault and kidnapping incident in Wilkes County, North Carolina, according to the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office. The event occurred on June 28, 2026, when deputies responded to a report of a disturbance.
Authorities identified the suspects as John Doe, 34, and Jane Smith, 29, both of Wilkesboro. They are accused of assaulting a 45-year-old man and forcibly taking him against his will. The victim was later found safe and treated for minor injuries.
The suspects are currently held at the Wilkes County Detention Center under bonds of $100,000 each. They face charges of first-degree kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon. A court date has not yet been set.
