Who is Sodsai Dalzell? Woman who tried to kidnap Joe Montana's grandchild arrested with bail set at $150,000
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Hall of Fame' quarterback Joe Montana and his wife confronted a home intruder on Saturday, September 26, who attempted to kidnap their nine-month-old grandchild, law enforcement officials confirmed. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Montana, said Montana's grandchild was sleeping in a playpen when an unknown woman entered their home in Malibu, California, and grabbed the child in a bid to take her away. Montana and his wife, Jennifer, confronted the woman whom the authorities later identified as Sodsai Dalzell. According to a CBS Local report, the incident unfolded around 5 pm at 22100 block of Pacific Coast Highway.
As the suspect held the child, the couple "confronted the female, attempted to de-escalate the situation, and asked for the suspect to give back their grandchild," said the LASD. "A tussle ensued and Mrs Montana was able to safely pry the child out of the suspect’s arms," the LASD statement stated. After the wrestle, the intruder ran out of the house. As soon as the news broke, people started praising the Montanas for their brave move. Following the woman's arrest, Montana thanked all who "reached out" for support. He demanded "privacy" from his fans. "Thank you to everyone who has reached out. Scary situation, but thankful that everybody is doing well. We appreciate respect for our privacy at this time," Montana tweeted on Sunday, September 27.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out. Scary situation, but thankful that everybody is doing well. We appreciate respect for our privacy at this time.
— Joseph Montana (@JoeMontana) September 27, 2020
Montana, now 64, spent most of his career with the San Francisco 49ers and is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. He was nicknamed "the Comeback Kid" during his heyday in the 1980s for setting up his famous last-minute winning touchdowns.
Who is Sodsai Dalzell?
Sodsai Dalzell tried to kidnap Joe Montana's grandchild before fleeing the scene. Dalzell was later arrested by the deputies. According to a report by ABC News, the 39-year-old woman has now been charged for kidnapping and burglary. Her bail is set at $150,000. The Police Department has not released much information about the woman. According to a TMZ report, the LA County Sheriff's deputies were on the same block on an unrelated matter. Someone inside the home flagged the deputies down, told them what happened and the officers found that Dalzell was just a few blocks away.
As of now, reports say it isn't known whether Dalzell has a lawyer who could speak on her behalf. While the sheriff's office has not released any more information on the woman, we will update this space once new details are disclosed.