Man Arrested After Using Popular Kids Game to Abduct 11-Year-Old Girl

WAYNE, N.J. — A 27-year-old man from Passaic County, New Jersey, is facing charges of first-degree kidnapping and third-degree child endangerment after allegedly using the popular online gaming platform Roblox to lure and transport an 11-year-old girl across state lines. The incident, which unfolded on September 10, 2023, has raised concerns about child safety on digital platforms. Darius Matylewich is accused of meeting the minor on Roblox and subsequently abducting her from her home in …

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Young Boy Kidnapped After Playing Popular Video Game

A 26-year-old man from Arizona has been arrested in Nebraska for abducting a 13-year-old boy from Utah. The two met online through a popular online video game. On Dec. 28, police officers responded to a 911 call at the Git N Split gas station. The call was made regarding a suspicious vehicle at the gas station on Langenheder Street in Grand Island, NE. Officers reported that when they arrived at the address, they found the …

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