Santa Monica police reported that Courtney Perrone, 40, attempted to kidnap an 8-year-old girl by falsely claiming to be Russian police. The child was with an adult neighbor when Perrone approached them, stating she was taking the child. A struggle ensued between Perrone and the neighbor, who managed to secure the child in a car before confronting Perrone again, who reacted by pulling out a switchblade.
Officers responded quickly to a call about the attempted kidnapping, locating Perrone in a nearby grocery store parking lot shortly after. Witnesses confirmed her identity, leading to her arrest for multiple felony charges, including attempted kidnapping and false imprisonment. This incident was further complicated by Perrone's extensive criminal history and prior arrests for violent offenses such as assault with a deadly weapon.
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