KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - Greenville police have arrested a man accused of kidnapping a woman in Kinston last month.

Javante Mayo, 20, was charged with first-degree kidnapping, assault by pointing a gun, and crime of domestic violence.

Officers said the Greenville man kidnapped a 22-year-old woman and assaulted her on September 30th by pointing a gun at her.

According to warrants, Mayo “shoved her to the ground, pulling her by her hoodie into a vehicle while pointing a gun in her face.”

Police said Mayo ran from the scene before they arrived, but they found a gun in nearby woods that was possibly used in the crime.

He is being held without bond.

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