Multiple U.S. Child Abductions End Safely

Several recent child abduction cases across the United States have ended with the safe recovery of the children and the arrest of the alleged abductors. In Salem, Oregon, police rescued an 11-year-old girl and arrested Elijah Galaviz Arce on charges including kidnapping and rape. In Pennsylvania, Jafar Almaarej was apprehended after allegedly abducting his biological daughter in violation of a protection order, with the child found safe. In Georgia, a two-month-old infant, Montez Harris, was safely recovered in Florida after being abducted by Maurtez Rashaad Edwards, leading to the cancellation of an Amber Alert. Authorities credited swift law enforcement coordination, public alerts, and community assistance for the successful outcomes. These incidents underscore ongoing risks of child abduction and the importance of vigilant, coordinated responses.