Florida Man Charged in Repeated Girlfriend Kidnappings and Strangulation

Two separate cases in Florida highlight alarming incidents of domestic violence involving kidnappings by men accused of abusing their girlfriends. Jahvontae Bell, 27, was sought by police after forcibly taking his ex-girlfriend in St. Petersburg, leading to multiple kidnapping charges following previous similar offenses earlier in 2024. Bell's ex-girlfriend was found safe after being reported missing and endangered, and Bell turned himself in after weeks on the run. In another case, Nicolas Guy, 22, faced multiple charges including kidnapping, aggravated assault, and domestic battery after allegedly attacking his girlfriend in Riviera Beach, forcibly confining her in her car, and threatening her and her family. Guy reportedly struck her with a grinder, prevented her from contacting her workplace, and continued physical assaults over several hours while locking her in the vehicle and later outside her home. These cases underscore ongoing concerns about domestic violence and the serious criminal consequences for perpetrators in Florida.