An Alabama woman has been charged with falsely telling police she was kidnapped on a highway, local officials said.

Khalesia “Curly” Russell, 25, was arrested Friday on suspicion of falsely reporting to law enforcement officials and falsely reporting the incident, according to Friday reports. Press conference By Hoover Police Department. Both charges are Class A misdemeanors and carry $1,000 bail.

Russell was indicted from Hoover City Prison on Friday and released on bail, reports said. AL.comthe local news outlet. (Related: A restaurant customer allegedly punched a teenage employee who was knocked unconscious over seating arrangements.)

Russell was reportedly kidnapped after stopping to help an infant off Interstate 459, sparking a massive investigation and two-day search.Then, during July 24th Press conference Russell admitted to fabricating the incident in a statement through his attorney, Emory Anthony.

Hoover Police Chief Nick Dargis said at a news conference on Friday, “Her decision that night sparked panic and alarm in the city and even across the country as kidnappers fled with young children as bait. There is growing concern that there may be,” he said. meeting.

Dargis outlined frustration within the community that Curley was only charged with two misdemeanor charges, and said he shared the same grievances.

“Current law allows you to sue only those who have been charged. “We will review the law and seek to strengthen existing laws when someone falsely reports an abduction or other heinous crime.”

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall also attended the press conference and said he would form a team to prosecute the case.

“We don’t consider this a victimless crime,” Marshall said.