By TopTrendReportTv
October 17, 2023
In Bear, Delaware, Darius Matylewich, 27, was arrested for allegedly kidnapping an 11-year-old girl from New Jersey. The two are believed to have met while playing the online video game, Roblox.
Authorities from the Wayne Police Department stated that Matylewich faces charges of first-degree kidnapping and third-degree child endangerment. The girl disappeared from her Wayne home on Sept. 10, and it was discovered that Matylewich had transported her over 135 miles to Bear without the knowledge of her parents.
Details regarding their communication reveal that they interacted on multiple gaming platforms. Although the Wayne Police Department didn't specify the game, other sources identified it as Roblox.
The girl was reported missing in the morning of Sept. 10 and was later found in Bear, Delaware, leading to Matylewich's arrest and extradition to New Jersey.
Roblox, an online game with over 54 million daily users, half of them being under 13, expressed their commitment to safety on their platform. They've offered assistance to law enforcement and emphasized their continuous efforts to ensure safety and civility on their platform.
court hearing was postponed to Friday. If found guilty, he could be facing over 30 years behind bars.
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