4 suspects arrested in connection to abducted teen, police say

Police have arrested four people in connection to an Ashanti Alert issued Thursday morning in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

The alert was issued around 9 a.m. for Tierstan Cochran, 18, after police say she was abducted on Birchwood Way. Authorities at the time said there was evidence of physical endangerment, abduction or kidnapping.

Cochran was later located in Virginia, police say, and is in “good condition.”

Investigators say Cochran was previously acquainted with the suspects, who allegedly forced her into a vehicle before leaving the area.

The suspects have not yet been identified and charges are forthcoming, according to a release.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Fayetteville Police at 472-210-2381.