85-year-old ‘hero’ stops man posing as utility worker trying to kidnap woman, authorities say
An 85-year-old man intervened to stop an attempted kidnapping in Medford, Oregon. The suspect, Matthew Hokulii Aranda, posed as a utility worker and attacked a caregiver. The elderly resident's actions allowed the victim to escape, leading to Aranda's arrest.
- ▪Matthew Hokulii Aranda, 42, was indicted on 10 charges after allegedly attacking a caregiver.
- ▪The elderly man confronted Aranda when he heard the victim screaming, allowing her to escape.
- ▪Aranda used a Taser on the elderly man and chased the victim with a hunting knife.
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Oregon 85-year-old ‘hero’ stops man posing as utility worker trying to kidnap woman, authorities say Matthew Hokulii Aranda allegedly used a Taser and hunting knife in the attack in rural Oregon By Sarah Rumpf-Whitten Fox News Published May 22, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Oregon man accused of attacking caregiver in attempted kidnapping Authorities said Matthew Hokulii Aranda was indicted on stalking, attempted kidnapping, assault and weapons charges after allegedly attacking a caregiver at a mobile home park in Medford, Ore.
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