Grand jury upgrades charges against James Parrillo Jr. for allegedly kidnapping woman, holding her captive

EWING, N.J. -- A grand jury has upgraded charges against a man accused of kidnapping a woman and holding her captive for nearly a year.

Investigators say 57-year-old James Parrillo Jr. is now facing first-degree aggravated sexual assault charges.

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Parrillo is accused of kidnapping the victim in New Mexico, then holding her captive while traveling across the country.

Police say surveillance video shows the victim's escape at a gas station in Burlington County, New Jersey.

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Parrillo could face up to 20 years in prison.

In:
• Burlington County