โMy mom kept us locked in the laundry roomโ: Neighbor says teens run to her Cypress home for help after breaking free from handcuffs
New details have emerged about the teenage twins who allegedly escaped abusive conditions at a Cypress home, where they were reportedly living in horror at the hands of their mother and her boyfriend.
Mother, boyfriend accused of taking 5 missing children from Cypress area captured by Louisiana State Police, deputies say
The mother and stepfather who allegedly took five children from the Cypress area have been captured in Baton Rouge, according to the Harris County Precinct 5 Constableโs Office.
โIt was a hoaxโ: Father charged after lying about baby being inside stolen Jeep to force investigators to find vehicle quicker, HCSO says
A father has been charged with making a false report to an officer after he told authorities that his 6-month-old son was in the back seat of his stolen Jeep, believing it would force investigators to find the vehicle quicker, according to the Harris County Sheriffโs Office.
Suspect dead from gunshot wound after shooting wife, killing her mother before fleeing to North Texas with 3-month-old son: Authorities
An AMBER Alert has been discontinued and a suspect is dead after Montgomery County Sheriffโs Office deputies he shot and injured his wife before shooting her mother to death at a home in Spring Wednesday evening.
Amber Alert issued for missing Buda teen
A statewide Amber Alert was issued for a missing Buda teen.The Texas Department of Public Safetyโs Amber Alert stated it is searching for Hillary Salcedo, who was last seen at the 700 block of Rolling[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Breaking News, News, News - Mobile, News Alert San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
sanmarcosrecord.comAbducted San Antonio teen found at Boca Chica Beach
Cameron County Sheriff Eric Garza reported Friday afternoon that a 13-year-old San Antonio girl named in an Amber Alert out of San Antonio has been found on Boca Chica Beach. Garza posted Friday on his Facebook page: โChild was located by CCSO Deputy in the Boca Chica Beach area. Investigation ongoing.โThe San Antonio Police Department requested the alert early Friday morning, after the 13-year-old girl went missing. He was last heard from in San Antonio, the alert stated. Police urge anyone with information on Morenoโs whereabouts to contact the San Antonio Police Department.
myrgv.comYoung girl found dead in Hammond retention pond; authorities conferring in Illinois about missing Wheeling 1-year-old
ISP has been in contact with the Major Case Assistance team from Chicago, Fifield said, but it is too soon to speculate whether the little girl is Jaclyn โAngelโ Dobbs, a 1-year-old girl whose mother, Jaโnya Murphy, was found dead in her Wheeling, Illinois, apartment Tuesday.
chicagotribune.comLittle justice for child sex abuse victims in Indian Country
The convicted child rapist emerged from the tree line without warning, walked quickly past the elders who feared him and entered the Navajo home, where his 15-year-old daughter was feeding her pet rabbits. Ozzy Watchman Sr. was kidnapping his daughter for the second time in six months. Family members pleaded with tribal authorities to issue an Amber Alert, but it never came.
news.yahoo.comAMBER Alert issued for 13-year-old girl
An AMBER Alert was issued out of Brownsville on Saturday night for 13-year-old Antonette Rodriguez who was last heard from in San Antonio. According to the notification, Rodriguez has brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a black button-down, short-sleeved sweater with black pants, and has a belly button piercing. She is believed to be with Clayton Phillips, an 18-year-old with brown hair and blue eyes, the alert states. He is driving a brown 2012 Kia Optima with Texas license plates DR6K226 and a rear tinted windshield which has bubbled. Rodriguez is believed to be in grave or immediate danger.
myrgv.comGirl found safe after officials said she was abducted by registered sex offender in area east of Dallas
HOUSTON โ The Amber Alert issued for a 14-year-old girl has been canceled after she was found safe, authorities said. Authorities said Justin Gray was arrested and Lexus Gray is now safe. ORIGINAL STORY:Officials have issued an Amber Alert for a girl they say was abducted by a registered sex offender in the area east of Dallas in Point, Texas. According to the Rains County Sheriffโs Office, he is a registered sex offender. If you have any information or see either of them, call the Rains County Sheriffโs Office at (903) 473-3181 or 911.
Amber Alert canceled after 8-month-old abducted as vehicle stolen in Dolton: state police
The Amber Alert was issued after Braiden was abducted just after 7:30 a.m. at 1320 Sibley Blvd., according to an Illinois State Police alert. Braiden was sitting in his car seat in the back of a black 2021 Kia when a Black male drove off, heading north on Lincoln Avenue.
chicagotribune.comUpdate: Amber Alert discontinued for Texas teen
UPDATE: An Amber alert issued for 16-year-old Alejandra Castro has been discontinued. Authorities on Sunday issued an Amber Alert for a teenager reported missing in Waco. Castro is described as a White female weighing 140 pounds and standing 5โฒ5โฒ' with black hair and brown eyes. Castro was last seen wearing glasses, a white crop top, and Aria jacket with a Mexico flag on the back and blue jeans. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to call the Waco Police Department at (254) 750-7596.
Not child's play: Chucky doll featured in errant Amber Alert
United ArtistsSAN ANTONIO (AP) โ Rest assured, โChuckyโ is not on the loose. The Texas Department of Public Safety has apologized after mistakenly issuing an Amber Alert that said the killer doll featured in the 1988 horror film โChild's Playโ was a suspect in the kidnapping of his 5-year-old son, Glen Ray, who was featured in โSeed of Chucky.โ
chron.comA 1-year-old disappeared when his mother and uncle were killed in Riverdale. Now police are searching for the childโs father.
With the help of Illinois State Police, Riverdale police on Friday issued a statewide Amber Alert when Kโmarion Hebron was abducted โin the early morning hours,โ according to a social media post from Riverdale police. Around 5 p.m., however, the missing child was dropped off at a police station and the alert was called off โ although it wasnโt clear where or how the child was left, or whether there is surveillance footage from that police station that could aid the investigation.
chicagotribune.comBoy reported missing after minivan stolen in Bridgeview found safe in Chicago, police say
An Amber Alert was issued and the vehicle was spotted at 26th and California in Chicago, police said, but it was not clear if the boy was inside. Bridgeview Police Cmdr. David Case said the car was later seen about 7 p.m. in Marquette Park area when a plate reader pinged the license plate.
chicagotribune.comAmber Alert includes Houston, Galveston for abducted 8-month-old in 'immediate danger'
Amber Alert includes Houston, Galveston for abducted 8-month-old in 'immediate danger'The Mesquite Police Department is searching for Nyla Crockett, an 8-month-old girl who police believe may be in immediate danger. The Mesquite Police Department is searching for Nyla Crockett, an 8-month-old girl who police believe may be in immediate danger. Photo: Texas Department Of Public Safety Photo: Texas Department Of Public Safety Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Amber Alert includes Houston, Galveston for abducted 8-month-old in 'immediate danger' 1 / 3 Back to GalleryOfficials issued an Amber Alert for an 8-month-old girl Monday night in areas including Houston and Galveston. The Texas Department of Public Safety issued the alert just before 7 p.m., warning that the infant might be in grave or immediate danger. The alert lists Chernario Crockett, a 30-year-old black woman who is 5'6'' tall and weighs 172 lbs.
chron.comChoir directors death, Amber Alert kidnapping shocked Houston this week
Choir directors death, Amber Alert kidnapping shocked Houston this weekThe deaths of beloved choir director, LaTonya Earl, and 19-year-old Selvin Maldonado Palacios in a tragic car wreck near Humble last Friday were among the stories that shocked Houston this week. Police were searching for the boy for hours and issued an Amber Alert for his disappearance before he was found. MORE FROM JAY R. JORDAN: Fire in The Woodlands burns homeEach Friday, Chron.com and the Houston Chronicle round up the most significant public safety news of the week. Jay R. Jordan covers breaking news in the Houston area. Read him on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and our subscriber site, HoustonChronicle.com | Follow him on Twitter at @JayRJordan | Email him at jay.jordan@chron.com
chron.comAmber Alert: Houston boy, 10, found safe with mothers ex-girlfriend, police say
Amber Alert: Houston boy, 10, found safe with mothers ex-girlfriend, police sayTen-year-old Joshua Marin, left, was last seen with 30-year-old Nicole Harrison. Anyone with information is urged to call the Houston Police Department homicide division at 713-308-3600. Photo: Houston Police Department Photo: Houston Police Department Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Amber Alert: Houston boy, 10, found safe with mothers ex-girlfriend, police say 1 / 1 Back to GalleryHouston police canceled an Amber Alert for a 10-year-old boy who was allegedly taken by his mothers ex-girlfriend Sunday night. Joshua Marin was found safe with the ex-girlfriend, identified by police as 30-year-old Nicole Harrison. Police requested the Amber Alert after the two were last seen together at the Knights Inn at 12500 North Freeway around 5:10 p.m. Sunday.
chron.com16-year-old girl whose Bronx kidnapping sparked Amber Alert found safe
EMBED >More News Videos The FBI has released footage of a young girl's alleged kidnapping. MELROSE, Bronx -- A 16-year-old girl whose Bronx kidnapping sparked an Amber Alert has been found safe, authorities confirmed Tuesday.Police say Karol Sanchez walked up to her relative's Bronx apartment building. Investigators said Sanchez did not know her kidnappers.The incident had other parents and kids in the neighborhood concerned. "I always take her to school and pick her up," parent Joy Bates said. All were wearing dark clothing.
abc13.comAmber Alert issued for 2 kids last seen playing in front yard
We have received an outpouring of support from the community. #JSO appreciates the communitys desire to help in the search for these children; however, we are not organizing formal community search efforts at this time. Please continue to share this photo. #FindBraxtonAndBriya pic.twitter.com/bJ4FG08rlv Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 17, 2019JACKSONVILLE, Florida -- An Amber Alert has been issued for two siblings out of Florida after authorities say they suddenly disappeared from their front yard Sunday morning.According to police, 6-year-old Braxton Williams and his 5-year-old sister Bri'ya Williams were playing in the front yard when they suddenly disappeared.The kids were reported missing by a family member.Authorities say Braxton was wearing blue jeans. Detectives said the children's parents are being 100% cooperative.Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities at 904-630-0500.
abc13.comAmber Alert issued for 4-year-old boy last seen in Lubbock 4 days ago
LUBBOCK, Texas (KTRK) -- An Amber Alert has been issued for a 4-year-old boy from Lubbock believed to be in grave or immediate danger.Nicholas Andrew Perez was last seen on Dec. 2 wearing a green shirt, blue jeans and black and white Nike shoes.He is 4' tall, weighs 45 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.Police are looking for 21-year-old Maricela Amada Paz in connection with his abduction.Paz is 5'6" tall, weighs 228 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.Officials believe she is driving a white, early 2000s Mitsubishi with an unknown Texas license plate number.Paz was also last heard from in Lubbock.Officials have not said if Paz and Perez are related.If you have any information about the abduction, you're asked to contact the Petersburg Police Department at 806-662-3811.
abc13.comAmber Alert issued for missing girl, 2, from San Antonio area
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KTRK) -- An Amber Alert has been issued Monday evening for a 2-year-old girl who went missing in the San Antonio area.Jaya Ailani Trevino is the child who went missing. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office described the girl as a white female, 3 feet tall, 26 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.She was last seen wearing a pink T-shirt with pink and purple lettering "Big Sister" on it and a Pampers diaper.Jaya may be with 33-year-old Juan Trevino, who is described as 5'7", 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.He was last seen wearing a white cap, black jacket, a blue Nike T-shirt, blue jeans and white shoes.Authorities believe the suspect is driving a black 2014 Nissan Sentra with Texas license plate "MKS1273. "Law enforcement officials believe the girl is in grave or immediate danger.Anyone with information on the girl's whereabouts is urged to call the sheriff's office at 210-335-4630.
abc13.comAmber Alert issued for Va. teen believed to be with 33-year-old: Officials
BUMPASS, Va. -- Authorities in Virginia have issued an Amber Alert for a 14-year-old girl believed to be in the company of a 33-year-old man who should be considered armed and potentially dangerous.Isabel Shae Hicks was last seen at her Bumpass, Virginia, home nearly a week ago. "We miss you very much and we want you to come home," Hicks' brother, Blake Saylor, said this week. "Please just let us know you are safe however you can. "Anybody with information about Hicks' whereabouts should contact the Louisa County Sheriff's Office at 1-804-261-1044 or Virginia State Police at 1-800-822-4453. Those who spot the pair should contact law enforcement immediately and not approach them.
abc13.comAmber Alert canceled after boy, mother found safe
HOUSTON - An Amber Alert that was issued Monday after authorities said a boy was kidnapped by the ex-girlfriend of the childs mother was canceled after the child was found safe. According to authorities, Urbina-Centeno is the ex-girlfriend of Claybers mother, 29-year-old Maria Garcia-Reyes. HPD Ingrid Urbina-Centeno is seen in this undated image provided by authorities on Oct. 21, 2019. According to investigators the mother left in pursuit of her ex-girlfriend and son, and had not been heard from since. About 8:30 p.m., Houston police said in a tweet that both the child and his mother were found safe.
Amber Alert issued after ex-girlfriend threatens to kill 3-year-old: Police
Clayber Victor Larosa-ReyesIngrid Urbina-CentenoMaria Garcia-ReyesHOUSTON, TEXAS (KTRK) -- An Amber Alert has been issued for 3-year-old Clayber Victor Larosa-Reyes.He was last seen in southwest Houston near Gessner Rd. and Bellaire Blvd.Authorities say 26-year-old Ingrid Urbina-Centeno took Clayber at 12:15 p.m. Monday. Urbina-Centeno is the ex-girlfriend of the child's mother, Maria Garcia-Reyes.Urbina-Centeno reportedly told Garcia-Reyes, "I'm going to kill your son, so it hurts you the way it hurt me when you left me. "According to authorities, the suspect then left with the child in a gray, four-door Toyota Corolla with Texas license plate LXR1070. Police say Garcia-Reyes tried to follow Urbina-Centeno, but hasn't been seen since.Clayber is described as approximately 3 ft. tall and weighs 45 pounds.
abc13.comAmber Alert issued after 3-year-old boy was kidnapped by mothers ex-girlfriend in Houston, police say
Amber Alert issued after 3-year-old boy was kidnapped by mothers ex-girlfriend in Houston, police sayClayber Victor Laros-Reyes was kidnapped Monday afternoon by his mother's ex-girlfriend, according to authorities. Clayber Victor Laros-Reyes was kidnapped Monday afternoon by his mother's ex-girlfriend, according to authorities. Photo: Texas Center For The Missing Photo: Texas Center For The Missing Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Amber Alert issued after 3-year-old boy was kidnapped by mothers ex-girlfriend in Houston, police say 1 / 5 Back to GalleryUPDATE: The child and mother have been found safe, according to Houston police. ***An Amber Alert was issued Monday night for a 3-year-old boy who was kidnapped by his mothers ex-girlfriend, according to authorities. The boy, Clayber Victor Laros-Reyes, was last seen in southwest Houston near Gessner Road and Bellaire Boulevard, police said.
chron.comReward increases in disappearance of Alabama 3-year-old
Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney, 3, was last seen at a birthday party in Birmingham, Alabama. Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney vanished Saturday night from a birthday party in the Birmingham housing complex where her family lives. The chief also announced an increase in the reward for information that helps police solve the case to $20,000. The reward is offered by Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama and is separate from a $5,000 reward offered by Alabama Gov. The members of the Jefferson County Commission then each gave $1,600 from their discretionary funds to add an additional $8,000 to Crime Stoppers' reward, bringing the total offering to $33,000.
Amber Alert issued for a 3-year-old girl abducted in Alabama
Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney, 3, was last seen at a birthday party in Birmingham, Alabama. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A person of interest is in custody after an Amber Alert was issued for a 3-year-old girl who was last seen at a birthday party in Birmingham, Alabama, police said Sunday. Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney was last seen Saturday, said Sgt. She is believed to be in extreme danger and may have been abducted by a man and woman, according to the Amber Alert. Kamille is 3 feet tall, weighs 60 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair, according to the Amber Alert.
Amber Alert issued for 13-year-old West Texas girl
Betsabe Perez (left) and Erik Diaz-Tapia (right) are seen in these images released by the Texas Department of Public Safety Oct. 7, 2019. DEL RIO, Texas - An Amber Alert was issued Monday for a West Texas girl who has been missing for nearly a month. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, 13-year-old Betsabe Perez was last seen Sept. 9 on West Drive in Del Rio. Perez was described as 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing 135 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. A red vehicle with a Texas license plate was listed as the vehicle of interest, according to Texas DPS.
Amber Alert canceled, incident was result of domestic disturbance, police say
The Texas Center for the Missing shared this photo of a vehicle being sought in connection with an Amber Alert in Houston that was issued Oct. 3, 2019. HOUSTON - An Amber Alert was issued Thursday after officials said someone reported seeing a girl being grabbed off the street by a man and forced into a car. The alert was canceled about 7 p.m. when Houston police said the incident was the result of a domestic disturbance. The girl is described as a black girl with a lighter complexion and long, wavy hair. The suspect was described as a black man in his mid- to late 30s, about 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighing about 215 pounds.
HPD releases sketch, surveillance footage after man grabs girl, forces her into car
HOUSTON - An Amber Alert was issued Thursday after officials said someone reported seeing a girl being grabbed off the street by a man and forced into a car. According to the Texas Center for the Missing, a tow truck driver witnessed a man grabbing a girl about 7:55 a.m. in the 5600 block of Selinsky Road. The driver reported that the girl was placed in a headlock and dragged into a car. The girl is described as a black girl with a lighter complexion and long, wavy hair. The suspect was described as a black man in his mid- to late 30s, about 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighing about 215 pounds.