Alabama Police Officer Arrested at Walt Disney World in Connection With Kidnapping
In what can only be described as a crazy story, a police officer from Alabama was arrested at Walt Disney World and charged with kidnapping.
The incident in question did not take place at The Most Magical Place on Earth, but instead unfolded in Harrison County, Mississippi.
According to a report from The Independent, David Cunningham of Mobile, Alabama, was at a house party in Harrison County, Mississippi, when he handcuffed a 21-year-old man.
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Cunningham, a police officer in Prichard, Alabama, was obviously outside of his jurisdiction.
The Incident in Question
The incident occurred on May 24, after a man allegedly shot the homeowner’s dog. Cunningham put the shooter in the back of a Prichard County Police Department car and drove away with him handcuffed in the back seat.
Eventually, Cunningham was pulled over at a traffic stop. While he was not detained at the time, a warrant was issued for his arrest. Technically, he had kidnapped someone.
Cunningham was eventually arrested at a Walt Disney World resort.
Prichard County Police Release a Statement
Following the police officer’s arrest, the Prichard County Police Department released a statement to Fox 10.
“We are currently awaiting an investigative report from the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office to gain a clearer understanding of the circumstances. It has been brought to our attention that Officer Cunningham was operating a city vehicle across state lines at the time of the incident, which is a potential violation of departmental policy,” the statement reads, per Fox 10.
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“In response, our department has initiated an internal investigation to review any and all policies that may have been violated in connection with this situation. We take these matters seriously and are committed to ensuring full accountability and transparency throughout the process,” the police department added.
As of this writing, Cunningham is being held in Orange County while awaiting extradition to Mississippi.
