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Kidnapping charges dropped for two accused of forcing kids into car at gunpoint in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. —
The 18- and 19-year-old accused of kidnapping two children had their case dismissed Monday.
Juantez Ruffin and James Barnes were charged with two counts of kidnapping, two counts of child abuse, and one count of use of a gun to commit a felony in the case.
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Ruffin and Barnes were arrested in June for allegedly forcing two kids into their car at gunpoint.
Omaha police said Ruffin and Barnes tried to involve the boys in a crime and wouldn’t let them go if they didn’t cooperate.
Investigators said they found an AR-15 rifle in the car.
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