Man charged with aggravated kidnapping after holding two hostage at knifepoint

HOUSTON – Geraline Gregory Lincoln, 30, has been charged with aggravated kidnapping after holding a hostage inside his north Houston apartment on May 22.

According to police, Lincoln pulled a knife on a man and a woman at an apartment in the 14400 block of Ella Blvd.

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Police said the man was able to get away, but the woman was being held at knifepoint inside the apartment.

According to reports, the woman owed money to another person, and she was being held by Lincoln until the money was paid.

Police said as they were investigating the kidnapping, the woman was able to escape the apartment unhurt.

Later, police, with the help of the SWAT Team, were able to get Lincoln to exit the apartment and take him into custody.

He was arrested, charged with aggravated kidnapping and booked into Harris County Jail. He is being held with no bond.