Binghamton Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Kidnapping
A Binghamton man, Donald Beetlestone, 37, pleaded guilty to attempted kidnapping after an incident in August.
Beetlestone attempted to abduct an 8-year-old girl from the Price Chopper on Glenwood Avenue in Binghamton, assaulting the child and dragging her through the store.
The attack was interrupted by a shopper and a store employee, who subdued Beetlestone and restrained him until police officers arrived.
Beetlestone will receive a sentence of 10 years in state prison, followed by 10 years of post-release supervision, and will be required to register as a sex offender upon his release.
No additional statements were made by the defendant or his representatives.
Author's summary: Binghamton man guilty of attempted kidnapping of 8-year-old girl.