Wilmington Man Charged with Kidnapping, Assaulting a 7-Year-Old
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Daniel Jason Summers, 44, was arrested on Friday, January 4, 2026, by New Hanover County Sheriff’s Deputies following an incident near North Front Street in wilmington, North Carolina. He is accused of kidnapping and assaulting a 7-year-old child.
Details of the Incident and Charges
According to arrest warrants, Summers allegedly kidnapped the child “with the purpose of terrorizing.” He is also accused of assault on a child, specifically wrapping his arms around the child without consent. WECT News reports these details based on official court documents.
Summers now faces the following charges:
* Second-degree kidnapping
* Assault on a child under the age of 12
* Resisting a public officer
Current Status and Court Date
As of january 4, 2026, Summers is being held at the new hanover County Detention Center without bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Key Takeaways
* Suspect: Daniel Jason Summers, 44
* Victim: A 7-year-old child
* Charges: Kidnapping, assault on a child, resisting a public officer
* Location: Near North Front Street, Wilmington, NC
* Court Date: january 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more facts becomes available.
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