Hoffman Estates man charged with asssaulting and kidnapping girlfriend denied pre-trial release

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A Hoffman Estates man accused of assaulting and kidnapping his girlfriend has been ordered to remain in custody before his trial. The decision was made by Judge Jeffrey MacKay, following a motion by the state to detain the suspect pre-trial.

Christopher Krontiris, 25, was charged with aggravated kidnapping and home invasion with a dangerous weapon, both classified as Class X felonies, along with aggravated domestic battery.On Saturday, a 24-year-old woman was reported missing by her family. Investigation revealed that the victim and Krontiris had an argument at a bar in Hanover Park. Police removed Krontiris from the bar while the victim left for a house she was housesitting in Bartlett.

Krontiris allegedly confiscated the victim’s phone and forced her into her vehicle at knifepoint. He then drove her to Michigan and subsequently to Michigan City, Indiana. During the kidnapping, Krontiris reportedly made numerous threats against the victim’s life.Law enforcement agencies, including those from Michigan City and the FBI, took Krontiris into custody in Indiana. He was returned to Illinois to face charges.

 

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