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Kidnapping Chase Ends in Crash; Suspect Faces Felony Charges

4/26/2025

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A harrowing police chase unfolded in Granite City, Illinois, as Donte Pryor Sr. kidnapped his ex-girlfriend and their two children. The terrifying ordeal concluded in St. Charles County, Missouri, when Pryor crashed his vehicle. Now facing seven felony charges, including aggravated kidnapping, both he and the woman are recovering from non-life-threatening injuries, and authorities assure the public that there is no ongoing threat.

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Story summary

A harrowing police chase unfolded in Granite City, Illinois, as Donte Pryor Sr. kidnapped his ex-girlfriend and their two children. The terrifying ordeal concluded in St. Charles County, Missouri, when Pryor crashed his vehicle. Now facing seven felony charges, including aggravated kidnapping, both he and the woman are recovering from non-life-threatening injuries, and authorities assure the public that there is no ongoing threat.