Crime

Woman kidnapped in Arlington found safe; suspect arrested, police say

The suspect, Joseph Lee, is accused of kidnapping 22-year old Isela Ivanhovva Martinez-Rico during a disturbance in Arlington Monday night. The two were located late Monday in Johnson County.
The suspect, Joseph Lee, is accused of kidnapping 22-year old Isela Ivanhovva Martinez-Rico during a disturbance in Arlington Monday night. The two were located late Monday in Johnson County. Arlington police department

A 22-year-old woman was kidnapped in Arlington on Monday night and she was later found safe in Johnson County, Arlington police said.

A CLEAR — or Coordinated Law Enforcement Adult Rescue — alert was issued Monday, Arlington police said on Twitter.

Joseph Lee, 30, is accused of kidnapping 22-year-old Isela Ivanhovva Martinez-Rico during a disturbance. Lee also was located in Johnson County and taken into custody

Detectives believe Lee kidnapped Martinez-Rico and drove off in a white 2014 Dodge Charger..

This story was originally published November 2, 2020 at 9:41 PM.

Kaley Johnson
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Kaley Johnson was the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s seeking justice reporter and a member of our breaking news team from 2018 to 2023. Reach our news team at tips@star-telegram.com
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