BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two people have been indicted on several charges in connection to allegedly kidnapping a 77-year-old earlier this year, the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday.
Niagara resident Gregory Perry, 31, and Niagara Falls resident Ashley McMillen, 35, are accused of kidnapping and robbing 77-year-old Rodney Haynes, Sr., who was first reported missing on March 26.
Perry is charged with first-degree kidnapping, second-degree robbery, aggravated criminal contempt and endangering the welfare of a child. He is also charged with an additional count of second-degree criminal contempt in connection to an alleged incident with the same victim on July 29, 2023. In addition, he is charged with fourth-degree tampering with a witness and second-degree criminal contempt for an alleged incident that took place on April 10.
McMillen is charged with first-degree kidnapping, second-degree robbery and endangering the welfare of a child.
Perry was remanded to the Niagara County Jail. Bail was set at $100,000 cash, $200,000 bond and $1 million partially secured for McMillen.
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