Police: Plainfield Man Tried to Kidnap Woman at Knifepoint

Erin E. Johnson is charged with kidnapping, vehicular hijacking after allegedly trying to force woman into car early Tuesay.

A Plainfield man is facing several felony charges after allegedly attempting to abduct a woman at knifepoint as she got into her vehicle early Tuesday morning in the 16300 block of Fairfield Drive, police said. Erin E. Johnson, 19, of 16941 Plainsman Circle is charged with kidnapping, aggravated vehicular hijacking, armed robbery, aggravated battery and aggravated assault. Get Plainfield news delivered straight to your inbox – sign up for our breaking news alerts and newsletter. Sgt. Mike Fisher said the victim was getting into her car around 4:22 a.m. when Johnson attempted to push her into the passenger seat of the vehicle. “It appeared to be his intent to take her and the vehicle,” Fisher said. “She was warming up her car to go to work…

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