Stanga | Paul

Deputies located Stanga and his vehicle—which he had already attempted to paint black to cover up its earlier appearance—within hours, according to PNJ.com .

Stanga allegedly wielded a knife and attempted to drag the girl into his vehicle, but she fought back, causing him to trip and flee. Paul Stanga

Sheriff Simmons described Stanga as having an "extensive" criminal history, including previous offenses involving children. Deputies located Stanga and his vehicle—which he had