Man charged after Utah teen missing for 17 months found at his home

An Oregon man accused of kidnapping a Utah teen and keeping her hostage for more than 17 months at his home has been charged in federal court, prosecutors said on Wednesday.Read more trending newsAccording to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Adam Hunter Harmel, 39, of Huntington, was charged in a federal complaint on Monday in the District of Utah. He made his initial appearance on Wednesday at the U.S. District Courthouse in Boise, Idaho. Harmel was charged with transportation with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, KSL reported.A Colorado teenager who helped the FBI find a missing Utah girl is being recognized for his courage after telling an adult that the girl he met online said she was being held against her will, federal court documents say. @livkellehernews https://t.co/S3KKkXJMlN KUTV2news (@KUTV2News) November 5, 2026 Authorities acting on a tip rescued the 17-year-old girl Sunday at a home in Huntington, The Associated Press reported. They