The Emporia women allegedly involved in a hit-and-run incident that developed into a short-term kidnapping episode have now been formally charged.
Analysa Tamez, 26, faces seven counts, including single charges of aggravated battery, failure to stop at an accident resulting in great bodily harm, kidnapping, criminal restraint, witness or victim intimidation, operating a vehicle without a valid license and marijuana possession. Co-defendant Mariah Lopez, 27, faces five counts, including single charges of kidnapping, criminal restraint, witness or victim intimidation by preventing the reporting of victimization, operating a vehicle without a valid license and marijuana possession.
Affidavits in both cases are sealed. Emporia Police have said Tamez was driving an SUV southbound on East when she collided with 26-year-old cyclist Christian Jenkins, who was eastbound on Ninth during the late evening hours Aug. 2. Tamez and Lopez then allegedly put Jenkins in the back of their SUV and drove around town for roughly 30 minutes before letting Jenkins out near her home. Jenkins suffered broken teeth and significant facial injuries, according to officers.
First appearances are set for 2:30 pm Sept. 9 in Lyon County District Court.
