Mesquite Police Arrest Man for Kidnapping and Attempted Murder

Shortly after Midnight on Monday, October 10th, Mesquite Police Dispatch received an open-line 911 call from a female in a moving vehicle. The distressed caller was eventually able to quietly speak to the dispatcher, stating she was inside of a vehicle and needed help, but was not able to provide many details.

Mesquite dispatchers and police were able to determine the location of the caller and quickly responded to the area. After an immediate search of the area, the officers were able to locate and safely stop the vehicle. Inside of the vehicle were three children, an adult female, and an adult male driver.

Officers immediately observed signs of criminal activity and detained the male driver to begin an investigation.

Officers learned the male had tried to stab the female while in Las Vegas and then kidnapped the female and the three children at knifepoint. The male drove them to Mesquite where the female was able to develop a plan to call 911.

As a result of their investigation, officers placed the male into custody. Due to the sensitive nature of this incident, further details will not be released at this time.

Justin Junius Carter, 34, of Las Vegas, was arrested and charged with the following offenses: four felony counts of second-degree kidnapping in violation of extended protection order, one felony count of domestic battery with the use of a deadly weapon, four felony counts of violation of an extended protection order, one felony count of attempted sexual assault, one felony count of attempted murder, one felony count of coercion with use of a deadly weapon, and two misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest.

In response to this incident, Chief Chesley stated, “The bravery of this woman and her children cannot be overstated. They maintained their composure, and she bravely created a plan in her head to call for help as soon as she could”. He continued, “I am grateful the dispatchers and officers working that night were ready to jump into action without hesitation to find and rescue these victims from such a terrifying experience. Their swift action and persistence to gather information from the 911 call saved this family from further harm”.