LITTLE ROCK, AR – Three men have been arrested in Pulaski County, Arkansas after allegedly kidnapping an 18-year-old at gunpoint and forcing him to play Russian roulette, threatening his life and his family if he did not end his relationship with his girlfriend.
The Kidnapping Incident
According to a probable cause affidavit, the teen victim reported to the Sherwood Police Department on September 22 that he had been driving his girlfriend’s car to her home in the 200 block of Apple Valley Drive, about 10 miles northeast of Little Rock.
Upon arrival, Jackson Homan, 23, allegedly jerked open the driver’s side door, put his arms around the victim’s neck, and attempted to pull him from the car. The teen was then forced to walk to the back of the residence, where he reported that he heard a gun cock and felt a gun pressed into his back.
Inside the Jeep: Threats and Russian Roulette
The victim was reportedly forced into the back of a white Jeep with a black roof, where Robert Ellerd, 54, and Charles Homan, 20, were waiting. Ellerd, formerly the director of financial aid at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, allegedly wore a handgun in a holster, while Charles Homan kept a firearm aimed at the teen from the passenger seat.
Jackson Homan drove the Jeep to another residence in the Lakewood area, where the teen was forced to remove his shoes and socks, tied to a chair with an extension cord, and threatened with a shotgun. The defendants allegedly played Russian roulette, spinning the cylinder while telling the victim to end his relationship with his girlfriend or leave Little Rock. They warned they would kill him and his family if he disobeyed.
Release and Arrest
After the ordeal, the teen was left at a local high school unharmed. Authorities subsequently arrested Robert Ellerd, Jackson Homan, and Charles Homan, charging each with:
- Aggravated robbery
- Kidnapping
- First-degree terroristic threatening
All three are currently held in Pulaski County Jail on a $500,000 bond. Court dates have not yet been scheduled.
Background on the Defendants
- Robert Ellerd, 54, was previously employed at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College and was fired following his arrest.
- Jackson Homan, 23, and Charles Homan, 20, are brothers. Jackson Homan was reportedly best friends with the now-deceased brother of the victim’s girlfriend.
Law Enforcement Comments
Authorities described the incident as extremely serious, noting the combination of kidnapping, armed threats, and psychological trauma inflicted on the teen. Law enforcement is continuing to gather evidence to ensure all charges are properly addressed.
Call to Action
This shocking case raises serious questions about youth safety and the role of firearms in domestic disputes. What measures can communities take to prevent such violent crimes? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
