A kidnapped 11-year-old was saved and her alleged kidnapper is behind bars in Grant Parish after communicating with the minor over the internet.
The girl went missing late Sunday in Madison Parish and was located in Grant Parish Monday evening resulting in the arrest of 22-year-old Angel Ramirez. State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt says LSP, Grant Parish Sheriffs, and the FBI were involved in the hunt for Ramirez and the young girl.
“It turned out great thank goodness, and we are just thankful to get her back to her parents safely,” said Reichardt.
The incident is still under investigation but Reichardt said they can confirm the victim is back home with her family after the traumatizing ordeal.
“She is doing ok, she was taken to the hospital an evaluated of course, but yea, she is doing ok,” said Reichardt.
The kidnapping appears to be the result of some online communications and Reichardt said this is a reminder that all parents need to keep a close eye on their children’s online devices.
“They may not like that but as a parent they need to make sure they know that that is the parent’s phone and they are just borrowing it, and they are able to look at it any time they want,” said Reichardt.
Ramirez is facing one count of aggravated kidnapping but more charges are expected to be filed against him.
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