California Border Patrol Rescues Child Allegedly Abducted in Texas Custody Dispute
A Border Patrol stop in California leads to the dramatic rescue of a Texas child, with the driver arrested for abduction. đ #News #SanDiegoCA #California #Crime
SAN DIEGO, CA – Border Patrol agents in California recently located a 6-year-old child who had been abducted during a custody dispute in Texas. The child was found safe, and the woman driving the vehicle, who had an active arrest warrant against her, was taken into custody. This quick recovery took place during a routine traffic stop on a quiet stretch of highway east of San Diego.
Suspicious SUV Stopped in California
On the morning of January 3, 2025, around 9 a.m., Border Patrol agents stopped an SUV near Buckman Springs Road, located north of Boulder Oaks on Interstate 8. The vehicle, traveling west, caught the agents’ attention due to its suspicious behavior.
Inside the SUV were a 36-year-old woman, another adult woman, and a 6-year-old child.
The agents performed a routine check on the identities of the occupants, which led to a startling discovery.
Active Warrant for Driver’s Arrest
Upon confirming the identities of those in the vehicle, agents learned that there was an active warrant out for the driverâs arrest.
The warrant had been issued by the Fort Bend County Sheriffâs Office in Texas for interference with child custody involving the 6-year-old child in the car. The warrant stemmed from the childâs alleged abduction during a custody dispute in Texas.
The agents detained both the driver and the child, transporting them to a local Border Patrol station for further processing.
Collaboration with U.S. Marshals and Reunification with Family
After confirming the circumstances surrounding the warrant, Border Patrol agents reached out to the U.S. Marshals Service for further assistance. The Marshals took custody of the driver, who now faces charges related to the alleged abduction.
Meanwhile, the child was placed in protective custody and arrangements were made for her to be reunited with her family.
San Diego Sector Chief Patrol Agent Patricia McGurk-Daniel praised the agents for their swift and effective actions in bringing the child to safety.
âThis is yet another example of how agentsâ vigilance serves our communities and nation,â McGurk-Daniel said in a statement.
âIn this case, as they often do, agents went beyond their traditional border security duties to reunite a missing child with their family.â
RELATED TOPICS: California | Crime | Missing Persons | Texas
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