FBI, KSP Announce Capture Of Kidnapping Suspect

LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ Web Desk) – FBI officials and the Kentucky State Police Commissioner have confirmed the arrest of Robert Caldwell, 25, wanted in connection to a kidnapping case out of Missouri.  Investigators say Caldwell was arrested today at around 3:30 p.m., after a car chase and subsequent foot pursuit, conducted by KSP and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department.

Caldwell’s arrest stems from an early morning carjacking on January 22nd in Kansas City, Missouri.  According to authorities, the victim was able to escape near St. Louis, Missouri, but say Caldwell took off in the victim’s car.  That car was later recovered near Bardstown, Kentucky.

Caldwell potentially faces both State and Federal charges.