Gainesville, FL (July 8, 2019) – Police arrested 38-year-old Willie Harvey, of Macon, GA after he kidnapped a woman in Georgia and then brought her to Florida where he raped her.
Allegedly, Harvey broke into the victim’s home wielding a large knife and told the victim that he also had a gun. Harvey forced the victim into her own vehicle and drove away with her. Harvey also raped the victim.
Harvey and the victim arrived in Gainesville and drove to a Circle K on West University Avenue. The victim was told to go inside to buy brillo pads for smoking crack cocaine.
The victim noticed a police vehicle pulling up and was too afraid to run away because Harvey told her that he would kill her. The woman asked if she could use a phone, which she used to call 911.
Harvey entered the store at some point and took money from the victim. When he realized what was happening, he immediately drove off. After a police chase, Harvey was captured and arrested.
Harvey told officers that he was dating the victim but did not know her name or address. He has since been arrested for kidnapping, robbery, and other related charges.
Gainesville Kidnapping Laws
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