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Woman suspected of abducting child caught by drones, license plate readers
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The suspect, a 38-year-old from Kissimmee, was wanted on charges including kidnapping of a minor.
A woman from Florida is in custody after being tracked down by police in southeastern Alabama. The suspect, a 38-year-old from Kissimmee, was wanted on charges including kidnapping of a minor. Authorities in Orlando had notified Alabama police that the woman was believed to be in the area with an endangered child under 10.
The Dothan Police Department used technology to locate the suspect, including drones and license plate readers. The woman was arrested on Wednesday, but details about her relationship to the child have not been released. Further information about the case is available from the Dothan Police Department and other sources.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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