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Dispute Over Vape Cartridge Leads To Bend Assault

BEND, OR -- A disagreement over a marijuana vape cartridge allegedly led to a kidnapping and assault in Bend, early Sunday. According to police, the victim agreed to buy the cartridge from a 16-year-old girl for $30 but only paid $3. The teen told two friends who lured the man to their house where he got in their car.

He told police one suspect hiding in the back seat put him in a chokehold, while another drove them to a nearby neighborhood. After punching the man, a third suspect tried to use his phone to make a $100 bank transfer. After that was unsuccessful, they drove him home, where he gave them $61 in cash.

Two of the suspects allegedly tried to get into his house and eventually left with the victim's phone. Bend Police say much of the incident was captured on a doorbell camera.

Three people now face charges: 18-year-old Dalton Ellis was arrested late Sunday morning on suspicion of Robbery, Criminal Mischief, Burglary and Criminal Conspiracy. She's accused of setting up the meeting with the victim and trying to force her way into his home. Police arrested 37-year-old Rachel Appel Sunday afternoon. She's accused of driving the vehicle, punching the victim, accessing his bank account and also trying to get into his home. She's charged with Kidnapping, Robbery, Burglary, Coercion, Assault, Criminal Conspiracy and Computer Crime. And, 42-year-old Charles Barker was arrested later Sunday afternoon on Kidnapping, Robbery, Strangulation, Criminal Conspiracy and Coercion charges. He's accused of hiding under a blanket then trying to choke the victim.

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