Northern New York couple used ‘coercion tactics’ to snatch two sisters, authorities said Saturday. Stephen Howlles and Nicole Vaisey are being held without bail in St. Lawrence County.
The couple charged with kidnapping two Amish sisters this week planned more abductions and used "coercion" to get the girls into their car, authorities said Saturday.Stephen Howells, 39, and his 25-year-old girlfriend, Nicole Vaisey, wanted to abduct more children, St. Lawrence County Sheriff Kevin Wells said at news conference.The motive was to victimize children," he said. "The girls have been victims of crimes.
That's the only detail we'll give," he told reporters.Howells and Vaisey were arrested late Friday after they turned themselves in for questioning. They were charged with two counts each of first-degree kidnapping and are being held without bail in St. Lawrence County.Their arraignment is scheduled for Thursday.
That's the only detail we'll give," he told reporters.Howells and Vaisey were arrested late Friday after they turned themselves in for questioning. They were charged with two counts each of first-degree kidnapping and are being held without bail in St. Lawrence County.Their arraignment is scheduled for Thursday.