Published: January 5, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Man accused of kidnapping, battering partner in Hialeah A man appeared in bond court Sunday, a day after Hialeah police announced that they had arrested him on accusations that he kidnapped and battered his partner.
HIALEAH, Fla. — A man appeared in bond court Sunday, a day after Hialeah police announced that they had arrested him on accusations that he kidnapped and battered his partner.
While the victim was referred to by Hialeah police as the suspect’s longtime girlfriend, she was referred to in court as his wife of four years.
According to Hialeah police Lt. Eddie Rodriguez, the victim was visiting acquaintances in the area of West 52nd Street and 27th Avenue last Wednesday when Jose Manuel Gonzalez, 49, showed up and forced her into his white pickup truck.
Gonzalez was arrested days later on charges of domestic battery and kidnapping.
Police said the victim is safe.
Gonzalez appeared in bond court Sunday and was ordered held without bond.
Local 10 News has requested a copy of his arrest report.
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Amanda Batchelor