High bail set for Manchester, NH kidnapping suspect

Posted: 05/15/12 at 12:30 pm EDT      Last Updated: 05/15/12 at 12:40 pm EDT

MANCHESTER, NH (WHDH) -- A kidnapping suspect appeared in court Tuesday after an intense standoff in Manchester, N.H. Monday evening.

Police said 29-year-old Christopher Long kidnapped his pregnant ex-girlfriend at gunpoint and held her captive. Court paperwork says Long may have been angry over something the 18-year-old female posted on Facebook.

The victim recently took out a restraining order against Long.

“We do feel that given this information this individual presents a clear and present danger to this particular victim and also the public,” said prosecutor Steve Mangone.

Court paperwork says the victim woke up to Long pointing a gun at her face, ordering her to get up. Police said Long allegedly tied her up and drove her around the town before freeing her at a hospital. Police said Long then entered a Manchester home and refused to leave, saying he was suicidal.

Four hours later, Long left the home.

"After a while he came out quietly, just opened the door and came out," neighbor Stephen Gibson said. "Had his hoodie on. Smoking a cigarette."

The judge set Long’s bail at $100,000 cash because he could be a danger to others. He faces charges that include kidnapping and violating a restraining order.

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