SALT LAKE CITY — A 20-year-old man from Salt Lake City has been charged with aggravated kidnapping after allegedly threatening to shoot a woman and forcing her to drive him and another person out of the city, according to newly filed court documents.
Kam-Ron Jones, 20, faces three counts of aggravated kidnapping (first-degree felonies), one count of prohibited dangerous weapon conduct (a third-degree felony), and one count of possession or use of marijuana (a class B misdemeanor).
Authorities say the incident began when Jones and a teenage companion met three other people and got into a car headed for Liberty Park. Once there, the teen reportedly pushed a roller blader to the ground, while Jones filmed the altercation.
Afterward, Jones allegedly told the driver to “get out of Salt Lake”, insisting she leave the city immediately because a bystander had started filming.
When the driver refused, she warned Jones that she would use mace if he didn’t get out of the vehicle. In response, Jones allegedly said he would “up the switch,” which the woman told police meant he would draw a gun or shoot her.
Fearing for her life and the safety of her two passengers — both family members — the woman complied and began driving.
Victims Escape After Tense Ordeal
While on the road, Jones and the teen reportedly continued to threaten the driver and argue with her.
The driver discreetly texted one of the other passengers, and together they devised a plan to stop at a nearby mall to escape. The plan worked, and the victims managed to get away safely.
Police later executed a search warrant at Jones’s residence, where they allegedly found a large bag of marijuana, a handgun, and cash in multiple rooms. Both Jones and the teenage suspect were taken into custody.
Jones Held Without Bail
Jones was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail, where he remains held without bail. His initial court appearance is scheduled for November 5.
Authorities have not released additional information about the teenage suspect.
All charges are allegations only. Jones is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
