NEW YORK — A routine traffic stop in North Carolina may have prevented a case of child trafficking, according to police.
Deputies with the Nash County Police Department arrested Alejandro Hernandez Vazquez, 40, after realizing his 16-year-old female passenger had been reported missing by Florida’s Coral Springs Police Department only five hours earlier.
Deputies initially pulled over Alejandro Hernandez Vazquez at midnight on July 4 after he committed a traffic violation in a 2016 Audi SUV on Interstate 95. The release noted that the deputies"developed reasonable suspicion to believe that criminal activity was afoot" after asking a series of routine questions.
"The suspect was not known to the family, nor did he have permission to transport the juvenile across state lines," police said.Children account for over 30% of the missing persons in the United States, with 337,195 reports of missing young people entered into the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Crime Information Center in 2021.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Missing Florida teen found after routine traffic stop in North Carolina: PoliceNASH COUNTY, N.C. — A routine traffic stop in North Carolina may have prevented a case of child trafficking, according to police.
Read more »
4 injured after ‘severe turbulence’ during flight from North Carolina to FloridaThe airline is investigating the incident along with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Read more »
Cooper Flagg, Cameron Boozer lead top performers from Nike's Peach JamNORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Several NBA scouts and college coaches made their way to Augusta last week to get eyes on the next group of talent coming up. Nike's Peach Jam is one of the most competitive AAU events of the summer and there is always elite talent on and off the court with many current NBA stars coaching their summer programs. The championship games for each division took place Sunday with Team CP3 (North Carolina) winning the 15-under title, Nightrydas Elite (Florida) going back-to-back taking home the 16-under championship and Team Takeover (Virginia) winning the 17-under division.
Read more »
WNBA All-Star Game: Aliyah Boston, A'ja Wilson bring South Carolina connection to annual eventLAS VEGAS — In Aliyah Boston's first game at South Carolina, she became the first player in Division I history to secure a triple-double in a collegiate debut. It was the seventh in school history, putting her in her own rare air that didn't include predecessor and 2017 South Carolina national champion A'ja Wilson. It only elevated the comparisons between the two, and heightened the expectations of Boston.
Read more »
Blue State Blues: Democrats Set Up South Carolina vs. New Hampshire Primary'Even if Kennedy does not win Nevada outright, a win in New Hampshire could convince Democratic Party voters in other states that he is a viable alternative.'
Read more »