Lehigh Acres man who attempted to grab child pleads no contest, sentenced to probation
A Lehigh Acres man first charged with felony kidnapping after authorities said he attempted to grab a child at a Lehigh Acres grocery store, later adjusted to a misdemeanor battery charge, pleaded no contest.
Pablo Pintueles Hernandez, entered the plea Tuesday. Lee County Judge on Monday sentenced him to 12 months of probation.
Samantha Syoen, spokesperson for the State Attorney's Office, in January said Assistant State Attorney Taryn Vaughn filed a charge of misdemeanor battery after reviewing the evidence in the case.
Pintueles Hernandez was arrested Dec. 29, charged with the false imprisonment of a child 13 or younger. He was released New Year's Eve on a $100,000 bond, jail records show.
Lee County deputies responded Dec. 29 to a Walmart in reference to an attempted kidnapping.
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The sheriff's office said deputies learned Pintueles Hernandez attempted to take a 4-year-old from his family.
Deputies reviewed the surveillance footage and confirmed Pintueles Hernandez walked up to the child, grabbed his wrist, and forced him to go in his direction before a family member pulled the child back.
Tomas Rodriguez is a Breaking/Live News Reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. You can reach Tomas at TRodriguez@gannett.com or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Threads @tomasfrobeltran, Instagram @tomasfrobeltran and Facebook @tomasrodrigueznews.
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