False Kidnapping Call In Alexandria Triggered FBI And State Patrol Response

One day2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 1 day

All 2 reports on Mon, 17 August 2026

What it is about

Roderick Garson Sheriff Office Bureau Of Investigation Federal Bureau Of Investigation Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, United States Alexandria, Al Iskandariyah, Egypt Minnesota, United States Scott Kent Canada

Who published it, and when

original reportfirst to report

mix949.com

valleynewslive.com

17 Aug, 16:52over 1 hour17 Aug, 16:57

How it spread - 2 original reports

Mon, 17 August 2026
2 reports
- mix949.com16:52first to report
  False Kidnapping Call In Alexandria Triggered FBI And State Patrol Response
  A Winnipeg man told Alexandria police he'd been kidnapped, sending officers, the State Patrol, and the FBI searching for a white car with a black bumper. It turned out the whole story was made up.
- valleynewslive.com16:57
  Winnipeg man admits to falsely reporting kidnapping
  Garson was arrested for Falsely Reporting a Crime.