3 arrested after Florida boy reported missing, later found safe: Gainesville police

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – Three folks have been arrested in connection to a lacking particular person case involving a 13-year-old Gainesville, Florida, boy. 

Officers first acquired a report of the lacking baby within the early morning hours of Dec. 23. Officers grew involved due to the circumstances through which the kid went lacking, mixed with impending chilly climate.  

A statewide baby alert was issued by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, asking the general public to be looking out for the kid. 

Investigators later acquired information main them to consider the boy was in Clay County. With the help of Clay County deputies, the kid was found secure and unhurt.

The Gainesville Police Department mentioned Tiffany Meija, Tommy Stephens and Jamie Stephens, had been arrested on numerous prices.

Officers mentioned Meija is accused of interfering with baby custody, tampering with proof and a number of felony drug offenses. According to police, Meija reportedly admitted to taking the boy and driving him outdoors the world to an unknown residence. 

The different two suspects are going through prices of kid neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.