PUBLISHED: June 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM EDT A Tennessee man who reportedly wants to be a cop is accused of showing up at the door of Memphis Mayor Paul Young, prepared to kidnap him Sunday night.

The Brief A man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to kidnap the mayor of Memphis, Tennessee, police said. Trenton Abston, 25, was arrested on Wednesday after police saw security video that ...

A Memphis, Tenn., man was charged Wednesday for attempted kidnapping after allegedly stalking Mayor Paul Young (D). Police said Trenton Abston, 25, has also been charged with criminal trespassing a… ...

Memphis mayor Paul Young poses for a portrait in Memphis, TN on April 25, 2025. Brandon Dill /Getty Images A Memphis man has been arrested after he allegedly sought to kidnap the city’s mayor.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young was targeted in an alleged kidnapping attempt, raising concerns over political threats and violence. Suspect Trenton Abston arrested.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young was targeted in an alleged kidnapping attempt, raising concerns over political threats and violence. Suspect Trenton Abston arrested.