Man kidnaps ex outside Arlington restaurant, officials say

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested in Arlington by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a kidnapping.

On July 6, Tedrick Hall, 35, approached his ex-girlfriend outside a restaurant in the Town of Arlington after trying to talk to her outside.

After leaving the establishment, the victim was allegedly followed to her car by Hall, who then entered the passenger side of her car and brandished a handgun.

The victim was allegedly coerced into driving to a restaurant in Cordova, where she managed to contact a family member when she was in the restroom.

The family member alerted the Memphis Police, who detained Hall until SCSO deputies arrived.

Upon further investigation, deputies discovered a Glock handgun and personal belongings belonging to Hall inside the victim’s vehicle.

Hall was arrested and charged with aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault and convicted felon in possession of a firearm.

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