Breaking News: Pedro Vega-Rivera Finally Runs Out of Places to Hide

Columbus, OH / Columbia, PA — December 19, 2025 After weeks of playing hide‑and‑seek with law enforcement, Pedro Luis Vega‑Rivera, 31, of Columbia, PA, has been captured in Columbus, Ohio. The manhunt is over, and frankly, everyone’s exhausted — except Pedro, who apparently thought Ohio was the perfect place to blend in. Spoiler: it wasn’t.

The Incident

Back in November, Vega‑Rivera allegedly abducted his 6‑month‑old daughter during a domestic dispute. Police say he threatened to harm the child before fleeing in a black Nissan Altima. The baby was found safe, but Pedro wasn’t — proving once again that if you want to disappear, maybe don’t drive the most common car in America.

The Capture

Authorities in Columbus finally nabbed him. Details are scarce, but we can only imagine the arrest went something like: “Sir, you’ve been on the run for weeks. Did you really think hiding in Ohio was the plan?” Pedro: shrugs “I heard the Buckeyes were undefeated.”

Charges and History

Pedro faces charges including kidnapping, terroristic threats, and domestic assault. He also faces charges of “being really bad at hide‑and‑seek” and “making Columbia residents lose sleep.”

Community Reaction

Columbia residents are relieved. One neighbor said, “We’re just glad he’s off the streets. Now maybe we can go back to worrying about potholes and the price of scrapple.”

What’s Next

Pedro will be extradited back to Pennsylvania, where prosecutors are expected to pursue charges. Meanwhile, Columbia residents are hoping this is the last time they see his name in the headlines — unless it’s for starring in a cautionary tale called How Not to Be a Fugitive.