Elk Grove Man Faces Kidnapping Charges After Stockton Woman Found

A Stockton woman reported missing on April 16, was discovered in Elk Grove nine days later, leading to the arrest of a 41-year-old man named Frank Hicks in connection to her disappearance.

The Elk Grove Police Department apprehended Hicks on April 27, charging him with a series of crimes including rape by means of force, rape of an unconscious victim, kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, and threats to commit a crime resulting in death or great bodily harm.

The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed by the authorities, was found in an Elk Grove apartment. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance and subsequent discovery remain under investigation.

Hicks is currently ineligible for bail and is scheduled to appear in court on April 29 at 1:30 p.m. This case has drawn significant attention, highlighting the importance of community vigilance in assisting law enforcement efforts to locate missing individuals.

This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges law enforcement agencies face in addressing violent crimes and the critical role the public plays in providing information that can lead to the apprehension of suspects.

The Elk Grove Police Department has not released further details about the case, citing the ongoing investigation. More information may become available following Hicks’ court appearance.

For those with any information related to the case, the Elk Grove Police Department encourages contacting their local law enforcement agency.