Children kidnapped by Upstate man found in stolen vehicle, police say

A 27-year-old Upstate man is facing charges after he used a stolen vehicle to kidnap children, police said.Greenwood police said they were called Monday morning about children who were missing. While investigating the case, police determined that a kidnapping had occurred. Police detectives and deputies from the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office began searching for the suspect, who they said was driving a stolen vehicle.A deputy on patrol spotted the suspect vehicle on Highway 25 South. A short time later, the stolen car was recovered, the missing children were found safe and the suspect was arrested.Dustin Puerifoy, of Simpsonville, is charged with kidnapping and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. A police news release said more charges are possible.The news release said no mug shot was available for Puerifoy.

A 27-year-old Upstate man is facing charges after he used a stolen vehicle to kidnap children, police said.

Greenwood police said they were called Monday morning about children who were missing. While investigating the case, police determined that a kidnapping had occurred.


Police detectives and deputies from the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office began searching for the suspect, who they said was driving a stolen vehicle.

A deputy on patrol spotted the suspect vehicle on Highway 25 South.

A short time later, the stolen car was recovered, the missing children were found safe and the suspect was arrested.

Dustin Puerifoy, of Simpsonville, is charged with kidnapping and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

A police news release said more charges are possible.

The news release said no mug shot was available for Puerifoy.