TYLER, Texas — Tyler Police are investigating an aggravated kidnapping case.
According to a press release, officers responded to the Lodge Apartments in the 2700 block of South Broadway in reference to a stabbing.
The suspect, Ronnie Lee Rinehart, 34, of Tyler, arrived home from work and became very aggressive towards his 29-year-old common law wife and her three children ages 6, 8 and 9.
Rinehart took her and the small children to the back bedroom, tied, and gagged them, threatening them with a knife, according to Tyler Police.
The mother was able to free herself grabbing the knife. Her and Rinehart struggled over the knife which led to her stabbing Rinehart in the back.
The mother and her children were able to run form the apartment and call police.
Rinehart fled the scene in her vehicle before officers arrived.
The Smith County Sheriff’s office later located Rinehart and took him into custody.
Rinehart will be charged with aggravated kidnapping by Tyler investigators.
Rinehart remains in police custody while being treated.
