ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping his daughter at gunpoint. According to the criminal complaint, Jeremiah Maria pulled a gun on his wife before kidnapping their daughter and stealing his wife’s car.
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Police were interviewing people outside of Jeremiah’s apartment when he pulled up in the stolen car with the child inside. When they searched the vehicle, they found a handgun and a bag of meth.
Jeremiah is currently facing multiple charges including child abuse, possession, and auto theft.
