Deputies located Stanga and his vehicle—which he had already attempted to paint black to cover up its earlier appearance—within hours, according to PNJ.com .
Stanga allegedly wielded a knife and attempted to drag the girl into his vehicle, but she fought back, causing him to trip and flee. Paul Stanga
Stanga was charged with attempted kidnapping of a child under 13, aggravated assault with a weapon, and simple battery. In March 2023, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison, followed by probation. Other Details: Deputies located Stanga and his vehicle—which he had
Jared Paul Stanga (born August 1, 1990) is a Florida man who was arrested in May 2021 for the attempted kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl at a bus stop in Pensacola. The case gained national attention due to the victim's brave actions, which included fighting off the attacker and marking him with blue slime for identification. In March 2023, he was sentenced to 15