Two men from Massachusetts and Connecticut have been charged with conspiracy to commit interstate kidnapping, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announced on May 12.
The case is significant because it involves the alleged abduction of an adult victim in Claremont, New Hampshire, her transport to Springfield, Vermont, and a demand for ransom. The incident highlights law enforcement’s response to serious cross-border crimes.
According to the complaint, Damarcus Bonner, 30, and Tyron Harris, 27, kidnapped the victim in New Hampshire before taking her to a residence in Vermont. There they allegedly held her against her will for more than 24 hours, during which time she was beaten and tortured while the suspects demanded money from her and others on her behalf. “Springfield Police ultimately learned of kidnapping and went to the residence in the early morning hours of January 25, 2026. They rescued the victim from the residence and arrested the defendants. A search of the residence revealed a firearm, drugs packaged for distribution, duct tape that was used to bind the victim, and items used for torture,” according to Creegan.
Creegan said that both men were previously charged by Vermont authorities and had been held in state custody since January before being arrested on federal charges. She also said: “The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.” The charge carries a potential sentence of up to life imprisonment if convicted.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is leading this investigation with assistance from local police departments including those in Vermont State Police as well as Springfield (Vermont) Police Department and Claremont (New Hampshire) Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Vicinanzo is prosecuting this case.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire enhances community well-being by enforcing federal laws and safeguarding residents; it functions under direction from the United States Attorney General; handles prosecutions of federal crimes along with civil cases involving government interests; serves through representation at federal court; builds alliances with law enforcement agencies at all levels; acts as a federal law enforcement entity; prosecutes criminal matters while managing civil litigation related to government business—including defending lawsuits against United States interests—and maintains its location in Concord,according to its official website.
