Man charged with kidnapping after holding girlfriend's family hostage for months, police say
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A Utah man faces a slew of assault and kidnapping charges after, police said, he held his girlfriend and her family hostage for about six months under the false pretense that members of "the cartel" were after them. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Dominic Garcia, 23, was arrested Saturday and charged with 28 counts, most of them felonies, in connection with the alleged hostage situation involving seven people.
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Main Idea: Utah police charged Dominic Garcia with kidnapping and assault after saying he held his girlfriend’s family hostage for months by falsely claiming a cartel threat.
Key Points:
- Police said Garcia lived with the family and used lies about a cartel to keep seven people in fear for about six months.
- Investigators said he threatened family members with guns, blocked them from leaving, and forced one person into a harsh “boot camp” with ice baths and intense workouts.
- The family finally called police after holding Garcia at gunpoint until officers arrived, and he was arrested without incident.
- Garcia faces 28 charges, including aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, hazing with a dangerous weapon, and threats of violence.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The alleged hostage case shows how abuse and threats can trap households in fear and keep police resources tied up for months.
Positive Impact
Greater Salt Lake police ended the standoff without injury, which may help protect the family and the wider community.
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