Court douments: Uniondale man kidnapped, locked up girlfriend for 3 days

<p>A Uniondale man kidnapped his teenage ex-girlfriend, kept her locked up for three days and then kidnapped her again when she tried to escape, according to court documents.</p>

News 12 Staff

Jan 10, 2018, 10:34 AM

Updated 2,298 days ago

Share:

Court douments: Uniondale man kidnapped, locked up girlfriend for 3 days
A Uniondale man kidnapped his teenage ex-girlfriend, kept her locked up for three days and then kidnapped her again when she tried to escape, according to court documents.
Michael Villanueva, 23, was arraigned on kidnapping, robbery, grand larceny and criminal contempt charges in Hempstead court Wednesday.
Kelly Rodriguez, 19, says the ordeal began Friday when Villanueva was parked in a lot on West Main Street in East Islip. She was outside her home with her dog, Grizzly Bear. 
Rodriguez says Villanueva then drove over to her and snatched up her dog. She says she jumped in the car to get her dog and call police from her cellphone.
"He takes my phone and he drives off with me and my dog," she told News 12 Long Island
Police say Rodriquez was held for three days in Villanueva's basement apartment on Second Place in Uniondale. Rodriguez says she cooperated with Villanueva because he repeatedly threatened to kill her, her family and the dog.
"He said he'll buy a gun and shoot us all, that really scared me," says Rodriguez.
On Monday, police say Rodriguez was allowed to call her mother, who could tell that something was wrong. 
"She asked me if I was being held against my will… and she said help is on the way," said Rodriguez.
Police say the 19-year-old already had a previous restraining order against Villanueva for domestic violence. 
Villanueva is being held on $700,000 bond or $350,000 cash bail.


More from News 12
1:56
Authorities: 41-year-old man killed by his own dog in Longwood

Authorities: 41-year-old man killed by his own dog in Longwood

0:29
MTA outlines new details on congestion pricing, including start date

MTA outlines new details on congestion pricing, including start date

1:46
Sunny with mild temperatures for New York City today; tracking weekend rain

Sunny with mild temperatures for New York City today; tracking weekend rain

1:46
NYPD: 2nd suspect linked to killing of 17-year-old in Morrisania at large

NYPD: 2nd suspect linked to killing of 17-year-old in Morrisania at large

1:43
See what's happening across the Bronx the weekend of April 27-28

See what's happening across the Bronx the weekend of April 27-28

1:59
6-year-old girl from the Bronx making, selling custom T-shirts for Mother's Day

6-year-old girl from the Bronx making, selling custom T-shirts for Mother's Day

0:29
Where to drop off your prescription drugs safely in the Bronx for National Take Back Day

Where to drop off your prescription drugs safely in the Bronx for National Take Back Day

0:27
Police: Bronx man beaten, stabbed at Showboat Resort Atlantic City; 1 arrested

Police: Bronx man beaten, stabbed at Showboat Resort Atlantic City; 1 arrested

1:55
Tribute held for survivors and victims of high-profile violent Bronx crimes

Tribute held for survivors and victims of high-profile violent Bronx crimes

0:24
Councilmember Marmorato meets with Home Depot staff to discuss security measures

Councilmember Marmorato meets with Home Depot staff to discuss security measures

2:03
Council Member Sanchez introduces building inspection, integrity bills after Billingsley Terrace collapse

Council Member Sanchez introduces building inspection, integrity bills after Billingsley Terrace collapse

1:34
MTA rolls out multibillion-dollar plan to protect transit system from major storms

MTA rolls out multibillion-dollar plan to protect transit system from major storms

1:53
Shop Mother’s Day Gifts – Exclusive Offers Up to 75% OFF!

Shop Mother’s Day Gifts – Exclusive Offers Up to 75% OFF!

0:30
Gov. Hochul announces funding to aid flood-prone communities

Gov. Hochul announces funding to aid flood-prone communities

1:35
NYPD: Multiple armed suspects wanted for string of robberies on Bronx train

NYPD: Multiple armed suspects wanted for string of robberies on Bronx train

2:02
Exclusive: Animal rescue group stepping in to help cats in danger of being mauled

Exclusive: Animal rescue group stepping in to help cats in danger of being mauled

0:05
Baseball's oldest living major leaguer, former Yankee Art Schallock, is turning 100

Baseball's oldest living major leaguer, former Yankee Art Schallock, is turning 100

1:54
Bronx Children's Museum offers familiar fun, valuable education for youth and families

Bronx Children's Museum offers familiar fun, valuable education for youth and families

0:19
NYPD: Woman wanted for punching another woman, stealing her phone in Highbridge

NYPD: Woman wanted for punching another woman, stealing her phone in Highbridge

2:07
Council Member Feliz plans to tackle rising vacant storefronts in the Bronx

Council Member Feliz plans to tackle rising vacant storefronts in the Bronx