âLaw & Orderâ actor George Pogatsia became a real-life hero after stopping the attempted abduction of a 19-year-old woman in Jersey City Heights, New Jersey. Pogatsia told TMZ that he and his wife were driving home from dinner around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, when they saw a man approach a young woman on the street. He said the woman appeared intoxicated and told the man she didnât know him after he tried to persuade her to leave with him.
According to Pogatsia, the situation escalated when the woman tried to get away. The man grabbed her and lifted her onto his shoulder, prompting the actor to intervene.
âPut Her Down or Things Will Get Uglyâ
(Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for 5 Red Pictures)Pogatsia said he immediately stepped in and warned the man to let the woman go. âI told him to put her down or things would get ugly fast,â the actor recalled. His words worked. The man released the woman and ran off before police and paramedics arrived. Pogatsia stayed at the scene and gave officers his account of what happened.
âI hope sheâs okay,â he told TMZ. âIâm happy I was able to step up and stop it.â
The actorâs quick action turned what could have been a tragedy into a moment of courage, and reminded bystanders of the power of speaking up when someone needs help. Authorities have not yet released an official statement on the incident, but Pogatsia has provided a complete account of the encounter. TMZ reported that Police are expected to review local surveillance footage and witness accounts to identify the suspect.
Residents in Jersey City Heights commended the actor for stepping in, saying his quick response likely prevented a tragedy. The incident took place on a busy neighborhood block where restaurants and shops are common, though foot traffic is limited late at night.
Community Praise for Pogatsiaâs Heroic Act
Pogatsiaâs actions have drawn praise across social media and the local community. Many noted how the moment mirrored the kind of bravery often depicted on âLaw & Order.â
One fan wrote: “Dream come true for any actor ðâ¤ï¸ð¥ð.” Another one wrote: “Whoa!“
The actor, best known for his role in the long-running NBC crime drama, said he was simply doing what anyone should do when someone is in danger. âI just reacted,â he shared. âYou donât think about it in the moment.â
The quick-thinking coupleâs intervention serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance and how an ordinary night out can turn into a life-saving act.
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