LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A man suspected of kidnapping a woman who jumped from a moving car on I-15 is facing several charges.
Jose Urias Vargas, 40, was taken into custody during a traffic stop hours after the alleged kidnapping, on April 25.
According to the Nevada State Police, they received a call from a witness who saw a woman open the passenger door of a car and attempt to jump from a vehicle on I-15 northbound near Flamingo Road.
Police said the woman did eventually jump from the vehicle. An investigation revealed that she was being held against her will with the threat of deadly harm. The suspect was identified as Urias Vargas, who was in a dating relationship with the woman.
Vargas was later taken into custody after a traffic stop. He is facing the following charges:
- Assault with a deadly weapon
- Coercion with force or threat or use of physical force (2 counts)
- Kidnapping First Degree with use of a deadly weapon
State police said the following charges were added for crimes discovered during the traffic stop.
- DUI first offense
- Driving with a revoked driver’s license
- Open alcohol container in the vehicle
- Allowing child abuse/neglect (2 counts)
Urias Vargas is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing on May 13, according to court records. He is currently being held at the Clark County Detention Center on a $100,000 bail.
