WILLIAMSBURG, KY - The Williamsburg Police Department is reporting that: On Monday, January 15, 2024, a fight in progress was reported to WC E-911 at a local business, along U.S. Highway 25W, in the southern part of Williamsburg.
Upon arrival, WPD officers determined a fight occurred between three males and one female.
As the investigation continued, officers learned a nine-year-old male was approached by an unacquainted adult male who allegedly tried to kidnap the child.
When the child’s parents confronted the male, a fight ensued, and he eventually ran off on foot.
Steven L. Lynch, 28, was identified as the suspect. Lynch was located by WPD officers on Savoy Clear Creek Road a few minutes later.
Lynch and another adult male received minor injuries from the altercation and the child was unharmed.
Steven Lynch was charged with:
- Attempted Kidnapping-Minor
This individual was lodged in the Whitley County Detention Center and according to JailTracker is being held on a $500,000 CASH bond with an appearance in Williamsburg District Court set for Monday, January 22, 2024, at 9:00 AM.
Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Whitley County Detention Center.
The investigation was conducted by Major Bobby Freeman, Officer Dorman Patrick Jr, Sgt. Trevor Teague and Officer Trey Hendrix.
