Fry v. State

A review of the evidence shows that the arresting officers acted prudently and in accordance with Article 14.04, Y.A.C.C.P., in making the arrests in question. The record reflects that the victim was abducted at 3:00 a. m. and released by his captors at approximately 2:00 p. m. that afternoon. He then related his ordeal to the police. The interview with police was concluded between 3:15 and 3:30 p. m. The police thereafter had one officer immediately place the house under surveillance until backup officers could arrive. The arrests were carried out at 4:15 or 4:20 p. m.

The victim testified:

“Q.…