A man was arrested on US Highway 190 in West Baton Rouge Parish while traveling with a missing 16-year-old girl from Texas. The arrest came after authorities received reports about the missing teenager, who had been reported missing from Texas.
The West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office stopped the vehicle where the man and the teenager were found. During the stop, officials confirmed that the girl was the same missing teen reported from Texas. The man was taken into custody without incident, and the teenager was safely recovered.
The missing girl had been reported missing by her family, who were worried about her safety. Thanks to quick action and coordination between law enforcement agencies in Louisiana and Texas, the teenager was found and returned safely.
Officials have not yet released the man’s name or further details on the charges against him. The case is under investigation as authorities continue to gather more information.
This arrest highlights how cooperation between states and law enforcement agencies helps protect missing children and bring them home safely.
West Baton Rouge Parish deputies worked closely with Texas authorities during this case. The successful recovery shows the importance of sharing information and acting fast when a child is reported missing.
The community is relieved that the teenager is now safe. Law enforcement continues to urge people to report any information related to missing children as soon as possible.
For more information on how to report a missing child or to get help, people can visit official government websites like the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (missingkids.org) and the FBI’s Missing Persons page (fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/missing-persons).