Blacksburg man, who kidnapped Wisconsin teen girl, faces 55 new charges after abduction accusation; FBI joins probe

A Blacksburg man, facing multiple charges linked to the kidnapping of a Milwaukee teenager and holding her captive for nearly four years, is now facing 55 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material in Montgomery County, with the FBI taking over much of the digital evidence in the case.

Owen Lars Anderson appeared for arraignment Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Montgomery County Courthouse on 55 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. The case could also move into federal court as federal charges remain possible and the Montgomery County charges could eventually be absorbed into a federal case.

The case began when officers responded to what was initially reported as a domestic disturbance. During that response, police connected the victim with local support services before determining that she had been reported missing from Milwaukee. After investigators conducted a follow-up interview, the victim warned authorities that Anderson was armed and could respond violently if officers attempted to arrest him.


According to Blacksburg Police Chief John Clair, that warning significantly influenced law enforcement's tactical response. “This suspect not only committed significant crimes against the victim, but he was also prepared for violence,” Clair said, as quoted by WDBJ7, a CBS-affiliated television station.

Acting on the victim's information, Blacksburg Police deployed a tactical team to execute a search warrant at Anderson's residence. Officers arrested him without incident, but police said he was carrying two loaded handguns, 14 additional magazines, several knives, and OC spray at the time of his arrest.

During the search of the home, investigators seized a substantial amount of digital evidence. Authorities say the examination of those electronic devices led to the 55 child sexual abuse material charges filed this week.

“Through the use of the search warrant we also obtained a lot of digital evidence, and we have since discovered evidence of child sexual assault material,” Clair said. Because of the volume and complexity of the digital evidence, the FBI has taken over much of its forensic review.

Chief Clair said the investigation now involves multiple agencies working together across jurisdictions. “The investigation and everything happening with it is incredibly big and complex. Now we have stakeholders from Milwaukee, stakeholders here, stakeholders with the Federal Bureau of Investigation,” Clair said.

Blacksburg Police said one of the department's Internet Crimes Against Children investigators is continuing to work alongside the FBI as authorities examine the remaining evidence. Clair said the investigation remains active.