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Benzie County Man Arraigned on Kidnapping Charge in Meijer Gas Station Abduction Attempt

Prosecutors describe an extremely violent, random attack corroborated by surveillance video with bystander help.

Overview

  • Scott Gensler, 51, was ordered held on $500,000 cash/surety with house arrest and a GPS tether if released.
  • Prosecutors say the 21-year-old Florida victim was targeted at random, with no human trafficking link.
  • Noelle Moeggenberg described the assault as extremely violent and said surveillance video recorded the crime.
  • Witnesses at the gas station helped identify the suspect after his arrest, police and local reports said.
  • After a BOL and area canvass, officers stopped his vehicle near Chums Corners, and his next court hearing is set for Dec. 9.