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.
Sheriff Simmons described Stanga as having an "extensive" criminal history, including previous offenses involving children. Paul Stanga
Stanga allegedly wielded a knife and attempted to drag the girl into his vehicle, but she fought back, causing him to trip and flee. On May 18, 2021, around 7 a
The victim credited her quick-thinking and defensive tactics to watching the television show Law & Order: SVU , prompting a response from actress Mariska Hargitay. The victim credited her quick-thinking and defensive tactics
Deputies located Stanga and his vehicle—which he had already attempted to paint black to cover up its earlier appearance—within hours, according to PNJ.com .
Jared Paul Stanga (born August 1, 1990) is a Florida man who was arrested in May 2021 for the attempted kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl at a bus stop in Pensacola. The case gained national attention due to the victim's brave actions, which included fighting off the attacker and marking him with blue slime for identification.