Clemens Fred Tinnemeyer is the grandfather Cole Puffinburger, who was kidnapped on October 15, 2008 from his home. Tinnemeyer was named as a "person of interest" in the investigation of Puffinburger's kidnapping. Tinnemeyer was arrested in connection with the abduction of Puffinburger on October 17, 2008.CNN: Grandfather arrested in drug-related abduction... (October 18, 2008)

Las Vegas police believe that Tinnemeyer is involved with a Mexican drug cartel. Authorities say the Mexican nationals involved with Tinnemeyer might have kidnapped 6-year-old Puffinburger in order to send a "message" to the boy's grandfather.FOX News: Grandfather...in Mexican Drug Cartel (October 17, 2008)