Charges dropped against Winter Park kidnapping suspect

Kidnapping, burglary and other charges have been dropped against a man arrested for holding two Rollins College students against their will at gunpoint. 

Matthew Moody was arrested by police in early April for allegedly breaking into a home with a gun and demanding drugs. The suspect came across two Rollins College students and — realizing he had entered the wrong house — forced the two of them to take him next door. 

The suspect then ransacked the correct home and reportedly took money and drugs. 

Reports state he was wearing a bandana that covered his face, but Moody’s picture was later chosen out of a photo lineup because of his general height and weight. 

After Moody spent three weeks in jail, his attorney was able to prove that he wasn’t in the state when the crime took place. He had rented a home in Texas at the time. 

A total of 17 charges were dropped. 

Police still are looking for the actual suspect, said Captain Pam Marcum, of the Winter Park Police Department. 

“We are continuing to investigate this case, and have not ruled out any suspects at this time,” Marcum said.

Arrest made following overdose 

An arrest has been made in connection with the near-fatal heroin overdose of a 17-year-old boy in Winter Park. 

Police arrested Patrick Creasman Jr. May 4. He is charged with supplying a dose of heroin to the teenager. 

Police found the boy behind a building along West Fairbanks Avenue in February. He had no pulse and wasn’t breathing, but emergency responders were able to revive him. 

“There was a needle involved, and the needle did test positive for heroin,” Capt. Pam Marcum of the Winter Park Police Department said. 

Creasman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder with a weapon, attempted aggravated manslaughter of a child with a weapon, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm with weapon, and delivery of a controlled substance. 

Creasman also has a previous arrest last year for possession of heroin.