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Kentucky business owner accused of kidnapping, viciously beating suspected vape thief
A business owner is behind bars for allegedly kidnapping and viciously beating a man suspected of stealing a box of vape pens from his convenience store in Kentucky.
Kaushalkumar Patel, 40, was arrested on Thursday after he and several others allegedly carried out the deranged plot on Oct. 6, 2024, after spotting the customer leaving his E-Z Super Food Mart in Louisville without paying, multiple outlets reported.
Police said the accused shoplifter fled from the store as Patel and others chased him down in a van and pepper sprayed him in the face.
The alleged thief reportedly crawled into a yard before Patel pulled up his shorts and blasted mace in his anus before forcing him into the van, police said, according to WDRB.
The group took the man to a garage near Patel’s business, where they allegedly punched, kicked and then whacked him with a piece of wood.
The suspected shoplifter was shoved back into the van and later dropped off at Lee Street where his mother picked him up and drove him to the hospital to get stitches, police said, according to the Courier Journal.
He also suffered a concussion and bruising, the outlet reported.
The store owner was arraigned Friday on charges of kidnapping, second-degree assault and wanton endangerment, of which he pleaded not guilty.
Patel is being held at Louisville Metro Detention Center on $100,000 bond, according to court records.
He is due back in court on Jan. 24.
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A wide receiver from Belle Glade, Florida, Gilmore totaled 28 receptions for 313 yards and one touchdown for the Wildcats during the 2025 season. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has had a very interesting offseason as he entered the portal, flipped a commitment, and is now back in Lexington.
After the 2025 season, Gilmore committed to Louisville when he entered the transfer portal, then flipped his commitment to Baylor, and ultimately signed with the Bears. To end Gilmore’s portal saga, he’s now back in a familiar place with the Wildcats.
When the 2026 season begins, Gilmore will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Gilmore had a solid sophomore campaign with the Wildcats, appearing in all 12 games. His best game of the season came in the late-season loss against Vanderbilt. He tallied six catches for 55 yards in the game.
With Kentucky losing most of its wide receiver production from last season, this is a significant pickup, and it won’t be surprising if Gilmore is back in the starting lineup this fall.
As for the Aggies, the only name on the report is Mackenzie Mgbako, a one-time Kentucky target who remains out for the season after undergoing foot surgery. Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMilan said today that Mgbako will return next season, which would be a big boost for the Aggies before the offseason begins.
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