KYLE, Texas — Kyle police have arrested a Houston man for allegedly attempting to kidnap a 15-year-old girl.
According to the Kyle Police Department, at 10:24 p.m. on Oct. 11, the department received a call about a suspicious person in the 200 block of Waterloo Drive. The caller said a man was trying to get a 15-year-old girl into his vehicle. The girl ran into a nearby house for help, where a homeowner was able to get her safely inside, lock the door and call 911.
Police said the man was seen following the girl and unsuccessfully attempting to enter the home before leaving the area. When officers arrived, the homeowner and the girl gave them a description of the man and his vehicle. The homeowner also showed police Ring doorbell footage of the man and the vehicle.
Officers were able to quickly locate the man, identified as 38-year-old Jerome Ivery of Houston, in the immediate area. According to police, the vehicle Ivery was driving was reported stolen out of Houston.
Ivery was arrested and has been charged with attempted kidnapping, attempted burglary, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and resisting arrest.
“We are incredibly proud of the bravery shown by this young girl in the face of danger. The swift action taken by both her and the resident who provided her safety is admirable and commendable,” Kyle Police Chief Dr. Jeff Barnett said. “Our Kyle Police Officers responded quickly, took decisive action and were able to swiftly apprehend this potentially dangerous suspect. I want to thank our officers, and everyone involved in the incident for their action in preventing further harm.”