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Amber Alert: Van found in Clay County, 14-year-old still missing from Volusia County
Read full article: Amber Alert: Van found in Clay County, 14-year-old still missing from Volusia CountyA 14-year-old Volusia County girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert on Monday remained missing Tuesday, although the van mentioned in the initial alert was found in Clay County, authorities said.
Man named in Amber Alert involving Columbia County teen facing child sex charges
Read full article: Man named in Amber Alert involving Columbia County teen facing child sex chargesA 27-year-old man who was named Thursday in an Amber Alert involving a Columbia County teenager was booked into the Duval County jail on Friday morning on child sex charges.
Amber Alert canceled: Missing Columbia County teen found safe, deputies say
Read full article: Amber Alert canceled: Missing Columbia County teen found safe, deputies sayThe Columbia County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help to find a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing in Columbia County.
Man accused in triple shooting that prompted Amber Alert charged in another murder
Read full article: Man accused in triple shooting that prompted Amber Alert charged in another murderA man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend and her adult siblings and then taking his son from the scene -- which prompted an Amber Alert -- is now charged in a separate murder case that took place a month before, according to investigators.
‘They were always together’: Family identifies mom, 2 siblings killed in Arlington apartment
Read full article: ‘They were always together’: Family identifies mom, 2 siblings killed in Arlington apartmentA 33-year-old mother and her sister and brother who were gunned down in their Arlington apartment on Friday were inseparable, their family told News4JAX on Saturday.
Man charged with murder in triple homicide that sparked Amber Alert: Police
Read full article: Man charged with murder in triple homicide that sparked Amber Alert: PoliceThe man who was sought by authorities in connection to an Amber Alert for an 8-year-old boy has been charged with murder in a triple homicide at an Arlington apartment complex, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Tennessee teen at center of Amber Alert found in St. Augustine area, police say
Read full article: Tennessee teen at center of Amber Alert found in St. Augustine area, police sayThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement needs your help finding a missing 17-year-old girl from McMinn County, Tennessee.
Amber Alert update: Baby found safe, 14-year-old arrested
Read full article: Amber Alert update: Baby found safe, 14-year-old arrested🚨#Update: Thank you to all who shared, one-year-old Royalty Grisby has been located safe and returned to her mother! #WeAreDKPD #Share pic.twitter.com/okE4oOiqaZ — DeKalb County Police Department (@DeKalbCountyPD) March 18, 20212:12 p.m. update | DeKalb County Police say 14-year-old Malachi Richardson is in custody, but that Royalty is still missing. #Update Malachi Richardson, 14, is now in custody! AdPolice identified and need help finding 14-year-old Malachi Richardson, who they say is wanted for the kidnapping of one-year-old Royalty Grisby. 🚨#UPDATE🚨: DKPD needs your help locating 14-year-old Malachi Richardson who is wanted for the kidnapping of one-year-old Royalty Grisby.
Update: Hillsborough County 1-year-old found safe, FDLE says
Read full article: Update: Hillsborough County 1-year-old found safe, FDLE saysHILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – UPDATE: 5:50 p.m. | “This is a cancellation to the AMBER Alert that was issued on 02/16/2021 for Tinnley West. For more information please contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.” (FDLE)Missing Child is Tinnley Sage West. Last seen wearing a yellow shirt w/ a white rainbow, tan pants w/ rainbows and one sandal #SHARE #MissingChild #Valrico pic.twitter.com/TZW54S6pSo — HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) February 16, 2021Deputies said the girl inside the SUV is 1-year-old Tinnley Sage West. She was last seen wearing a yellow shirt with a rainbow on it, tan pants with rainbows and one sandal. Deputies released a video of a potential person of interest who may have seen something to help the investigation.
Amber Alert canceled after 2-year-old Broward County girl found safe, authorities say
Read full article: Amber Alert canceled after 2-year-old Broward County girl found safe, authorities sayBecause the child is no longer missing, News4Jax has removed the names and photos from this article. An Amber Alert issued Sunday morning for a 2-year-old Broward County girl was canceled in the afternoon after she was found safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. FDLE issued the Amber Alert shortly after 10 a.m. for the girl, who authorities said had last been seen around 2 a.m. in Wilton Manors, Florida. According to Wilton Manors police, the mother does not have custody of the child. Just before 3 p.m., FDLE announced the Amber Alert had been resolved and the child is safe.
Florida’s Amber Alert system is getting an upgrade
Read full article: Florida’s Amber Alert system is getting an upgradeTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The next time you get an Amber Alert on your phone, it will look a little different. In hopes of better informing the public, FDLE is making upgrades to its Amber and Missing Child Alert systems. This year alone, there have already been 18 Florida Amber and 28 Missing Child Alerts. Since its inception in 2000, the Amber Alert system has led to the safe recovery of 77 children. And 65 have been recovered since 2003 thanks to Missing Child Alerts.
11-year-old Florida girl subject of Amber Alert found safe
Read full article: 11-year-old Florida girl subject of Amber Alert found safeORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – About three hours after Florida authorities issued an Amber Alert for an 11-year-old from Apopka on Saturday night, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement canceled the alert. No details of how and where the girl was located, but the FDLE tweeted just before 11 p.m.: “The child was found safe. Thank you for sharing!”
Gainesville Police investigating possible abduction
Read full article: Gainesville Police investigating possible abductionGAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement tweeted it is in the process of issuing a Florida AMBER Alert out of Alachua County, following reports of an abduction in the North Lincoln Heights neighborhood in Gainesville on Sunday afternoon. Gainesville Police have also confirmed to News4Jax that they’re investigating a possible abduction. It is not clear yet if it is related to FDLE’s Amber Alert as well. GPD officers set up a perimeter around near the intersection of Southeast 7th Avenue and 15th Street. Details about what happened are limited at the moment, but we will bring you the latest information as soon as we learn more.
Amber Alert issued for Miami 10-year-old who may be with stranger in van
Read full article: Amber Alert issued for Miami 10-year-old who may be with stranger in vanThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued an Amber Alert on Tuesday for a 10-year-old Miami girl who might be traveling with an unknown man in a white van. Authorities said Randi Canion was last seen Saturday in the area of North Bayshore Drive in Miami. She is described as a Black girl about 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighing 140 pounds. She might be with an unknown white man traveling in a white van, authorities said. Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of this child is asked to contact the Miami Police Department at 305-603-6300 or 911.
Missing Florida boy found safe; Amber Alert canceled
Read full article: Missing Florida boy found safe; Amber Alert canceledHOLIDAY, Fla. – UPDATE: 10:40 A.M. -- Authorities have canceled the Amber Alert for a 9-year-old Florida boy after the child was found safe on Monday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------An Amber Alert was issued Monday morning for a missing 9-year-old Florida boy believed to have been abducted in Pasco County. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said Michael Morris was last seen near the 4000 block of Sail Drive in Holiday. Michael was described as a white boy with blond hair and green eyes. He’s 4 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 95 pounds.
Amber Alert canceled after 8-year-old boy found safe
Read full article: Amber Alert canceled after 8-year-old boy found safeTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – An Amber Alert issued Monday for an 8-year-old boy last seen in Tallahassee was canceled early Tuesday morning. Authorities said the child was found safe. The alert said he was believed to be with two adults. The cancellation notice did not indicate if he was found with them.
Amber Alert canceled for 13-year-old Florida girl
Read full article: Amber Alert canceled for 13-year-old Florida girlMARTIN COUNTY, Fla. – UPDATE: The teen was found safe. The Florida AMBER Alert out of Martin County for 13-year-old Kimberly Newberry-Ohler has been resolved. #FLAMBER — FDLE (@fdlepio) June 11, 2020-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for a teenager in South Florida. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said 13-year-old Kimberly Newberry-Ohler was last seen Wednesday around 11 p.m. in Hobe Sound, Florida. Anyone with information regarding Kimberly is asked to call the Martin County Sheriff’s Office at 772-220-7170 or 911.
Authorities searching for missing Tennessee 15-month-old
Read full article: Authorities searching for missing Tennessee 15-month-oldSULLIVAN COUNTY, Va. – Tennessee authorities are searching for a missing toddler who hasn’t been seen by some of her family members for around two months. According to the Tennessee Burea of Investigation, 15-month-old Evelyn was last seen on Dec. 26, 2019 and was not reported missing until Feb. 18. Some family members told authorities they hadn’t seen her since the end of November 2019. Authorities say no piece of information is insignificant in this investigation. We have several others we will be speaking with as well, and we’ve also been receiving some leads we’ve been following up on... We want to know why the child was not reported missing earlier."
Father lied about abduction of 3-year-old girl
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Amber Alert canceled for 3-year-old Central Florida girl
Read full article: Amber Alert canceled for 3-year-old Central Florida girlThe Florida AMBER Alert for 3-year-old Madeline Mejia has been resolved. — FDLE (@fdlepio) February 10, 2020-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a statewide Amber Alert for a missing Apopka child believed abducted early Monday morning. Authorities are currently searching for 3-year-old Madeline Mejia. Authorities say the vehicle was being driven by a white-Hispanic man with long brown hair and facial hair. Mejia was wearing a pink shirt, blue jeans and pink shoes.
Father lied about abduction of 3-year-old girl
Read full article: Father lied about abduction of 3-year-old girlTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The father of a 3-year-old lied to police about a stranger abducting his daughter from his front yard Monday morning, prompting an AMBER Alert. The girl was reunited with her father, who is the custodial parent, but he could also face charges in the case. Lester Montes originally told Apopka police she was with his daughter was in their front yard around 6 a.m. Monday. Montes told police he didn’t recognize the man driving the car. Two suspects involved in the Amber Alert abduction were booked into the Leon County jail pending transfer to Orange County to face charges.
Police will keep a close eye on sexual predators and offenders in the nearby area
Read full article: Police will keep a close eye on sexual predators and offenders in the nearby areaPolice will keep a close eye on sexual predators and offenders in the nearby areaPublished: December 16, 2019, 5:58 pmWithin just a 2 mile radius of the Paradise Village mobile home park where 6 year old Braxton and 5 year old Bri'ya Williams went missing there are 30 registered sexual offenders and predators.
Timeline: The search for Braxton and Bri’ya Williams
Read full article: Timeline: The search for Braxton and Bri’ya WilliamsTimeline: The search for Braxton and Bri’ya WilliamsPublished: December 16, 2019, 5:54 pmThe disappearance of and search for a 6-year-old boy and his 5-year-old sister at the Paradise Village Mobile Home Park a mobile home community off West Beaver Street.
Amber Alert remains in effect for young Jacksonville brother and sister
Read full article: Amber Alert remains in effect for young Jacksonville brother and sisterAmber Alert remains in effect for young Jacksonville brother and sisterPublished: December 16, 2019, 5:53 pmBraxton, 6, and 5-year-old Bri'ya Williams are still missing as the sun goes down on the second day of the search.
Sheriff: ‘We have found nothing’ in search for 2 children
Read full article: Sheriff: ‘We have found nothing’ in search for 2 childrenWilliams said the Sheriff’s Office was utilizing state and regional partners and “every resource we can get” to find the children. The parents of the missing children have avoided the media, but Roxanne Lloyd, the children’s paternal grandmother, told News4Jax that the family has lived there for about two or three years. WATCH: Uncut initial JSO briefing on search | TIMELINE: The disappearance and search | READ: What qualifies for an Amber Alert? | RELATED: Community joins search for kids | VIEW/PRINT: Amber Alert flyerAMBER Alert UpdateSheriff Williams speaks regarding missing children Braxton and Bri’ya Williams who were last seen yesterday in the area of 10200 West Beaver Street. “Paradise Village can be a lot of things but I’ve never seen kids go missing,” resident Jacquelyn Roshay said.
Community assists police in search for Braxton and Bri’ya Williams
Read full article: Community assists police in search for Braxton and Bri’ya WilliamsSo did people from across Jacksonville who had no connection to Braxton Williams, 6, and his sister, 5-year-old Bri’ya Williams, but who showed up to help. “Paradise Village can be a lot of things, but I’ve seen a lot of things, but I never seen kids go missing. Looking through sheds, dumpsters, whatever.”VIEW/PRINT: Amber Alert flyer | Timeline: The search for Braxton and Bri’ya Williams | READ: What qualifies for an Amber Alert? AMBER Alert UpdateSheriff Williams speaks regarding missing children Braxton and Bri’ya Williams who were last seen yesterday in the area of 10200 West Beaver Street. pic.twitter.com/f2IQgYD4BL — Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 16, 2019Sheriff Mike Williams said Monday afternoon that there were more than 100 officers and 150 investigators looking for Braxton and Bri’ya.
2 weeks later, few answers in Taylor Williams’ disappearance
Read full article: 2 weeks later, few answers in Taylor Williams’ disappearanceJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s been a week since Jacksonville’s Sheriff Mike Williams announced remains were found near Demopolis, Alabama. While investigators believe the remains are likely those of missing Jacksonville 5-year-old Taylor Rose Williams, there’s still no confirmation. I know they’re highly skilled. Smith has followed the Taylor Williams case closely and told News4Jax that finding out how she died will be a long process that requires patience. Her mother, Brianna Williams, an active-duty sailor based at NAS Jacksonville, stopped cooperating with investigators one day after reporting her daughter missing, according to Sheriff Williams.
Missing girl's mother received 9 awards in 7 years in Navy
Read full article: Missing girl's mother received 9 awards in 7 years in NavyA Navy spokesman said Brianna Williams has returned to work after spending time with police the day she reported Taylor missing. A former valedictorian at her high school in Alabama, Brianna Williams has received nine awards for her naval service and was deployed overseas twice. Her Brentwood neighbors have said they did not see her daughter at the home in the days before Brianna Williams reported Taylor missing at 7:22 a.m. Wednesday. On Thursday, when Sheriff Mike Williams announced Brianna Williams stopped cooperating with detectives when they pointed out inconsistencies in her stories, he added that she is not considered a suspect. GALLERIES: Police swarm neighborhood | Hundreds join search | Taylor Rose WilliamsCopyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Missing girl's mother received 9 awards in 7 years in Navy
Read full article: Missing girl's mother received 9 awards in 7 years in NavyA Navy spokesman said Brianna Williams has returned to work after spending time with police the day she reported Tiffany missing. Biographical data obtained from the Navy shows Brianna Williams has been on active duty since 2012 and was stationed at NAS Pensacola and Naval Station Norfolk before moving to Jacksonville in April 2018. A former valedictorian at her high school in Alabama, Brianna Williams has received nine awards for her naval service and was deployed overseas twice. Her Brentwood neighbors have said they did not see her daughter at the home in the days before Brianna Williams reported Tiffany missing at 7:22 a.m. Wednesday. On Thursday, when Sheriff Mike Williams announced Brianna Williams stopped cooperating with detectives when they pointed out inconsistencies in her stories, he added that she is not considered a suspect.
GALLERY: Police swarm Brentwood in search for missing girl
Read full article: GALLERY: Police swarm Brentwood in search for missing girlChief of Investigations T.K. Waters was on scene coordinating the effort. Just after 10:30 a.m., he announced that JSO had requested an Amber Alert in the case. Hide Caption
JSO: Man wanted in connection with Amber Alert now in custody
Read full article: JSO: Man wanted in connection with Amber Alert now in custodyJACKSONVILLE, Fla. A man Jacksonville police say was wanted for kidnapping, fleeing a law enforcement officer, domestic battery and reckless driving in connection with a September Amber Alert has been taken into custody, the Sheriffs Office announced Monday. Police said Felton was accused of taking off in a car with a 13-year-old boy in late September, causing an Amber Alert to be issued. Police said the teens mother reported Felton dropped her off at Baptist North Medical Campus on Dunn Avenue after the two got into an argument. The teen's mother said she called Felton and demanded that he bring the boy back, but he ignored her pleas. JSO sent out an alert about an endangered missing child about the teen around 8 p.m and later upgraded it to an Amber Alert, which means a child is in danger.
Reward increases in disappearance of Alabama 3-year-old
Read full article: Reward increases in disappearance of Alabama 3-year-oldKamille "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
Read full article: Amber Alert issued for a 3-year-old girl abducted in AlabamaKamille "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.
2-year-old Orlando boy taken at gunpoint by mother found safe
Read full article: 2-year-old Orlando boy taken at gunpoint by mother found safeORLANDO, Fla. - A 2-year-old boy who was taken at gunpoint from his home by his biological mother, sparking a statewide Amber Alert, was found safe in DeLand on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued an Amber Alert for Jenzell Cintron Perez just after 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. The stepmother told WKMG that Diaz threatened to kill her before grabbing the child and driving off in a vehicle with a man. Authorities issued an Amber Alert about five hours after the toddler was taken because police were following leads and didn't want to put the investigation in jeopardy. Police said the boy was found safe in DeLand hours after the alert was issued, and his mother was taken into custody on a warrant for armed burglary and aggravated assault.
Search on for man at center of Amber Alert
Read full article: Search on for man at center of Amber AlertJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is searching for a man accused of taking off in a car with a 13-year-old boy Saturday night causing an Amber Alert to be issued. The boy is now safe but police want to find the man identified as Patrick Felton, 38. Police said the teen's mother reported Felton dropped her off at Baptist North Medical Campus on Dunn Avenue after the two got into an argument. The teen's mother said she called Felton and demanded that he bring the boy back, but he ignored her pleas. JSO sent out an alert about an endangered missing child about the teen around 8 p.m Saturday and later upgraded it to an Amber Alert, which means a child is in danger.
$20,000 reward offered in New Jersey possible abduction case
Read full article: $20,000 reward offered in New Jersey possible abduction caseDulce Maria Alavez was last seen on Monday at a Bridgeton, New Jersey, city park. (CNN) - A $20,000 reward has been offered for Dulce Maria Alavez, 5, who authorities say may have been abducted Monday from a playground in New Jersey. Dulce Maria Alavez, may have been taken by a light-skinned, possibly Hispanic male, the Bridgeton Police department said Tuesday in announcing an Amber Alert. The FBI contributed $5,000 toward the reward for information leading to Dulce or the identification of someone involved in her disappearance. The Cumberland County Prosecutor's office offered another $5,000, and the Newfield National Bank is contributing $10,000 to the reward, officials said.
Amber Alert issued for 5-year-old New Jersey girl
Read full article: Amber Alert issued for 5-year-old New Jersey girlDulce Maria Alavez was last seen on Monday at a Bridgeton, New Jersey, city park. (CNN) - New Jersey officials issued a statewide Amber Alert for a missing 5-year-old girl who authorities say may have been abducted from a playground on Monday. Officers responded to the Bridgeton city park's ball fields and playground area for a report of a missing child at about 4:50 p.m. Monday. Bridgeton Police Chief Michael Gaimari issued the Amber Alert after interviewing and re-interviewing people who were in Bridgeton's city park near the ball fields on Monday afternoon. Police said to call 1-800-CALL-FBI with tips or information about the Amber Alert.