by Duluth, Minnesota — A disturbing incident unfolded in broad daylight after a woman was struck by a car and later found injured in an alley, leading to serious charges for a local man. Below is the rewritten article in your HOA-style format with all H2 headings, bold highlights, no horizontal lines, and a clean narrative flow.
Alleged Hit-and-Drag Incident Stuns Duluth Community
Authorities say 31-year-old Metris Javon Bell struck a woman with his vehicle in Duluth on Friday morning and then carried her off the street before allegedly dumping her in an alleyway. Despite witnesses hearing him claim he was “taking her to the emergency room,” police say his actions painted a very different picture.
Witness Describes Shocking Scene
According to charging documents cited by local station KQDS, the incident occurred just before 11 a.m. A witness reportedly saw Bell hit the woman, lift her body from the roadway, and load her into his vehicle.
Police say the witness confronted Bell, who responded that he was helping the woman and planned to get her medical care — a statement investigators later determined was false.
Surveillance Footage Tracks the Suspect’s Movements
Duluth Police report that multiple surveillance cameras captured Bell driving around parts of the Central Hillside neighborhood after the collision.
Footage allegedly shows him turning into an alley behind the 100 block of East 3rd Street, near the Damiano Center, shortly before the victim was discovered there. Officers say Bell was off-camera at the exact moment the woman was dumped.
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Victim Found Injured and Confused in Alleyway
A passerby found the injured woman lying in the alley and called police. The victim told officers she remembered being hit by a car but had no recollection of being carried or transported. She vaguely remembered being moved but could not identify who was responsible. She was then taken to a hospital, where she was treated for multiple injuries.
Police Identify Suspect and Make Arrest
Investigators say they were able to identify Bell by tracing the route documented in surveillance footage.
He was later located, arrested, and charged with:
- Kidnapping – victim not released in a safe place
- Criminal vehicular operation – substantial bodily harm – driver who causes collision leaves scene
Online arrest records show Bell is currently being held without bond, and his next court appearance is scheduled for December 9. Police also noted that Bell has prior arrests, including previous drug-related charges.
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