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Woman accused of kidnapping Lyft driver arrested

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Published June 7, 2024 3:13 PM

By KADN Staff

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LAFAYETTE, La (KADN) — A woman in Lafayette is accused of kidnapping a Lyft driver at gunpoint.

Denise Thomas, 37, was arrested on Thursday, June 6. She’s jailed on $75,000 bond.

Police said Thomas pulled a gun on the driver after becoming upset over the route he chose to get to her destination.

The incident ended when the Lyft driver crashed his car and summoned help.

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