Utah man allegedly used phony cartel threats to hold pregnant girlfriend and family hostage for months: report

A Utah man is accused of holding his pregnant girlfriend and her family hostage in their home for six months under the lie that "cartel" members were pursuing them.

Dominic Garcia, 23, was arrested Saturday and booked on 28 charges, most of them felonies. Among them were seven each of kidnapping and assault, according to The Associated Press.

SIX OHIO SUSPECTS ACCUSED OF TORTURING MAN IN WEEKLONG HOTEL KIDNAPPING: 'EXTREMELY DISTURBING'

The situation reportedly began when one of the alleged captives called the police...