CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) -- A Benton County man has pleaded not guilty to accusations he kidnapped a Good Samaritan.
Police say David Wilson of Waldport was driving home on Highway 34 last week when he saw a pickup off the road. Smoke billowed from the engine and the driver, Christopher Hewitt, appeared unconscious.
When Hewitt woke up, Wilson informed him that help was on the way. Hewitt reportedly punched Wilson in the face and ordered him to drive him to Alsea. Hewitt also allegedly threatened to hit Wilson with a fifth of rum or "sic" his Rottweiler dog on him.
Wilson drove Hewitt to Alsea. Later, Hewitt was taken from Alsea to a Corvallis hospital.
The 51-year-old Hewitt was arraigned Monday on charges of kidnapping, coercion, criminal mischief and distribution of a controlled substance. He is in Benton County Jail with bail set at $185,000.
