HIALEAH, FLA. (WSVN) – A Hialeah man faced a judge following the alleged abduction of his wife.

Jose Miguel Gonzalez was arrested Saturday. The 49-year-old is facing charges of kidnapping and domestic battery.

Gonzalez appeared in court Sunday morning. The judge did not grant him a bond so remains in jail.

According to investigators, the incident happened Wednesday morning near West 27th Avenue and 52nd Street.

The victim, identified as Natalie Garcia Merim, was found safe and uninjured.

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