Paul Stanga May 2026

Stanga allegedly wielded a knife and attempted to drag the girl into his vehicle, but she fought back, causing him to trip and flee.

Stanga was charged with attempted kidnapping of a child under 13, aggravated assault with a weapon, and simple battery. In March 2023, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison, followed by probation. Other Details: Paul Stanga

The victim credited her quick-thinking and defensive tactics to watching the television show Law & Order: SVU , prompting a response from actress Mariska Hargitay. Stanga allegedly wielded a knife and attempted to

On May 18, 2021, around 7 a.m., Stanga allegedly pulled up in a white SUV on Old Corry Field Road and attempted to grab a girl waiting for her school bus. Other Details: The victim credited her quick-thinking and

Sheriff Simmons described Stanga as having an "extensive" criminal history, including previous offenses involving children.