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Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping in Neighbor's Home

2/11/2026

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Travis Fate, a 40-year-old Montpelier, Indiana resident, was arrested after allegedly entering his 19-year-old neighbor's apartment through an unlocked door on February 1, while wearing a headlamp and brandishing pliers.
He told investigators he intended to "save her life" and that he was not acting as law enforcement.
Fate admitted the crime and faces felony kidnapping, burglary, and theft charges, with a jury trial scheduled for May 19.

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Story summary

Travis Fate, a 40-year-old Montpelier, Indiana resident, was arrested after allegedly entering his 19-year-old neighbor's apartment through an unlocked door on February 1, while wearing a headlamp and brandishing pliers.
He told investigators he intended to "save her life" and that he was not acting as law enforcement.
Fate admitted the crime and faces felony kidnapping, burglary, and theft charges, with a jury trial scheduled for May 19.