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Amber Alert Issued for Houston Child, Mother Slain (Danielle Jimenez - 3)
The suspect is considered "Armed & Dangerous." - August 01, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Virginia Infant (Gabrielle Simone Epps - 7 Months)
The York Poquoson Sheriff Office has issued an Amber Alert for Gabrielle Simone Epps. The Sheriff's Office reports Donald Nathaniel Epps Junior has abducted an infant child, Gabrielle Simone Epps. Gabrielle is an African American girl born in January of this year. She is only 27 inches tall and... - August 01, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Lancaster Child (Damian Rios - 4)
The suspect is considered "Dangerous" - August 01, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Saskatchewan Boy (Zachary Miller - 10)
The suspect is a know child sexual pedophile. - July 31, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Three Daly City, California Children
On July 22, 2006, at 01:36 PM, Quincy Norton, Dion Norton and Jasmine Norton were abducted in Daly City, California. Their mother was a victim of a homicide. Their father, Quincy D. Norton, is a suspect in the homicide and possibly the abduction of the three children. No clothing... - July 22, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Girl Abducted at Gunpoint (Nayma Sanchez-Santa Maria - 16)
The suspect is "Armed & Dangerous." - July 22, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Streator Children (Kayla Coyne & Cory Coyne)
An Illinois Amber Alert has been issued for Kayla & Cory Coyne. The children have been abducted by William R. Collins (30) from Joliet, Illinois. The suspect was last seen in Joliet on 07/20/06. Cory A. Coyne, 3, is three feet tall and weighs 40 lbs. He had blond hair and blue eyes. He... - July 21, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Detroit Boy - Travion Linwood Williams (Age-4)
The mother has abducted the child after losing custody. - July 20, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Peoria Children (Jessica & Ryan Holt)
Peoria Police, in conjunction with the Illinois State Police is issuing an AMBER ALERT. Victim 1: Jessica L. Holt, white female, born 2/1/97. Jessica is approximately 56 inches tall, weighing 80 pounds with sandy blond hair that is curly and shoulder length and green eyes. Victim:2 Ryan... - July 19, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Memphis, Tennessee Teenager (Veronica Diaz-Lopez - 16)
A West Tennessee Regional Amber Alert has been issued for 16 year-old Veronica Diaz-Lopez. She is a Hispanic female that was last seen wearing a white shirt and brown pants. She was abducted by 22 year-old Hispanic male Cipriano Ovalle. He was last seen wearing a blue stripped short sleeve... - July 18, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert issued for Salt Lake City, Utah Girl (Destiny Norton - 5)
An Amber Alert has been issued for Destiny Norton in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City Police say the little girl was last seen around 8:30 Sunday night in her neighborhood, that is near 721 south and 500 East. Police say Destiny has short blonde hair with green streaks, weighs about 45... - July 17, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Two Virginia Toddlers (Amaya & Diyon Jasper)
They may be traveling to Maryland or Washington D.C. - July 16, 2006 - Project Safekids
Georgia Amber Alert Issued for Maria Guadalupe Risco-Aceves (17)
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has cancelled a Levi's Call for a 17-year-old girl from Kennesaw,Georgia. GBI spokesman John Bankhead says there appears to be "no concrete evidence" that the girl was kidnapped. - July 14, 2006 - Project Safekids
Author Jill Divine Asks Children to Enter the Miles Smiles Colouring Competition
Miles Smiles book will help to raise a smile on a child's face in hospital. - July 10, 2006 - Jill Divine
Amber Alert Issued for Florida Boy (Diego Batista) Age-2
The Suspect is considered "Armed & Dangerous." - July 06, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Chicago Girl - Antranette Beck (Age-5)
Chicago Police have canceled an Amber Alert for Antranette Beck who was abducted by her father. Antranette Beck was safely returned by her father, Anthony Beck, around 9:45 a.m. At that time, police pulled up to the girl’s residence, at 2301 W. Warren Blvd., and told family members Antranette was safe and had been taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital for a checkup. - July 04, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Riviera Beach Girl (Karen Douglas) Age-7
This is a cancellation to the Florida Amber Alert that was activated on for Karen Douglas. The case has been resolved and the child has been located. - July 02, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Palmdale Girl (Alliaha Norwood) Age - 3
The suspect is a known drug abuser. - June 29, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Siblings (Kodiak & Kennerik Brown)
An Amber Alert issued in Missouri for Kodiak & Kennerik Brown ended Thursday morning with a police stop in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. - June 28, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Missing Irving, Texas Boy (Elian Majano)
The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued an Amber Alert for Elian Majano. Elian Majano was reported missing from Lively Park on 06/21/06. Police presumed he was a lost child. Hundreds of volunteers searched the park for Elian Majano with no trace. After using advanced search... - June 23, 2006 - Project Safekids
Washington State Amber Alert Canceled for Riley Rogers
Update: The Amber Alert has been canceled. Riley Rogers has been safely recovered. The mother and (2) suspects are in custody. - June 22, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Tennessee Girl (Thuydung Cao Age -16)
The suspect is Armed & Dangerous. - June 20, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Florida Teen (Yolanda Patterson Age - 15)
Police believe she is in danger. - June 20, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for New Jersey Infant (Kiyah Gibson) Age - 1
Amber Alert Update & Cancellation: New Jersey state police this morning canceled an Amber Alert for Kiyah Gibson whose mother alleged she had been taken in a carjacking. Authorities said the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute. - June 16, 2006 - Project Safekids
My Safety Company Offers the New SignalONE Vocal Smoke Detectors, Using Parents' Own Voice to Awaken Sleeping Children Close to 100% and Provide Escape Instructions
New UL listed smoke alarm uses the only sound proven to awaken sleeping children during a fire - their parents’ own voices. Studies prove that traditional smoke alarms often awaken sleeping children less than 30% of the time - June 16, 2006 - My Safety Company
Children’s Author Encourages Kids to be Kids
A wonderful adventure book to help kids to want to be kids. - June 15, 2006 - Nicole Rocheleau
Amber Alert Issued for Three Indiana Siblings (Lydia Marie, Corrie and Patrick Linville Jr)
They are belived to be in Extreme Danger. - June 14, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Indiana Brothers (Collin & Monte Walker)
The Indiana Amber Alert for Collin & Monte Walker is canceled. Collin Walker has been found Murdered. Monte Walker is in serious condition. The suspect Katron Lance Walker is in custody. - June 13, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for California Infant (Alejandra Gomez) Age 1
Mother murdered. Suspect is the victim's father Gildardo Rodriguez. - June 11, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Illinois Teen (Michael Allen Bryant) Age- 13
The father has a long history of usage of Methamphetamine. - June 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Georgia infant (Jalynn Nevaeh Blount) - Levi's Call
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has activated a Levi's Call, Georgia's Amber Alert, at the request of the Perry Police Department. It has been reported that Jalynn Nevaeh Blount, a white, female infant, 2 months old, dob 04/20/06, 2 ft. tall, 10 lbs, brown hair and eyes, has been abducted. - June 06, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Infant of Slain Woman (Guadalupe Medina) Age-16 Months
Maria Medina (mother) stabbed to death. - June 05, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Tennessee Toddler (Anthony Massey) Age-3
A Middle Tennessee Regional AMBER Alert has been issued by the Metro Nashville Police Department for 3 year old Anthony Massey. Anthony was taken by his father's girlfriend Rayla Sanders at 7 pm yesterday. Anthony is a bi-racial male of Hispanic and African American descent. He is 2 feet... - June 04, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Texas Newborn (Priscilla Nicole Maldonado)
Lubbock Police Officers were called to 2217 46th St. today (Sunday, 06/04/06) at approx. 1:10 p.m. reference the possible kidnapping from this residence of a four day old baby. Priscilla Nicole Maldonado was born May 31, 2006 at UMC. Priscilla went home with her mother, Erica Ysasaga on Friday,... - June 04, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert issued in Missouri for "Unknown Teenage Girl"
Police in Linn, Mo., have issued an Amber Alert for a teenage girl who reportedly was pulled into a van by an unknown man. The girl’s identity is unknown, but she appeared to be about 13 years old and was 5 feet 1 and 85 pounds. She is white. She had brown, shoulder-length hair and... - June 02, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Michigan Girl (Serenna Ann Simons)
Michigan State Police have issued an Amber Alert for 3-year-old Serenna Ann Simons. The child was last seen in the Howard City area around 11 a.m. Wednesday. She is a white female and was last seen wearing white, short sleeve pajama top and bottoms with "Tweety Bird" on them. - May 31, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for California Infant (Serinity Elizabeth Ortega)
On May 31, 2006, at 05:32 pm, Serinity Ortega was abducted from Corona, CA. Serinity Elizabeth Ortega is a 10 month old Hispanic, infant female, height unknown, weight unknown, brown hair, and brown eyes, last seen wearing a diaper. Suspect is Yenz Ortega Espinoza, an 18 year old, Hispanic,... - May 31, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Girl - Lillian Kohut (Age-4)
Missouri Law enforcement officials have issued an Amber Alert following the abduction early this morning of a four-year-old and her mother from a house in Park Hills in eastern Missouri. The suspect, Shane Kohut, allegedly threatened the two with a long knife at about 5:50 a.m. today and forced... - May 28, 2006 - Project Safekids
Oviedo Marketplace Hosts the Wellspring Children’s Festival
Oviedo Marketplace will be hosting an exciting event for kids on Sunday, May 28, 2006 from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The Wellspring Children’s Festival at the Oviedo Marketplace is designed to promote healthy lifestyles for children in an innovative and exciting way. “We are so... - May 24, 2006 - Oviedo Marketplace
Amber Alert Issued for Texas Teen (Khristina Hope Wagoner)
They may be headed to Nueches, Mississippi. - May 23, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for North Dakota Girl (Reachelle Smith)
The North Dakota Highway Patrol has issued an Amber Alert for a 3-year-old girl last seen this morning in Minot. Reachelle Smith, a white girl with brown eyes and light brown hair, stands about 3 feet high and weighs about 40 pounds. She's believed to be with Leigh Cowen, a 22-year-old... - May 22, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for California Infant (Nathaniel Thomas)
The suspect is considered Armed & Dangerous. - May 19, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Infants (Andrew Loubey & Bryan Gibson)
Description of Abduction: The disappearance of two children prompted a missing child alert from the city police department on Friday afternoon. No one has reported seeing the boys since about midnight Thursday. Andrew L. Loubey, 1-month-old, and his brother, Bryan B. Gibson, 14 months old,... - May 19, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Arizona Girl (Skyland Childress) Age-3
An amber alert has been issued for a three-year-old Cottonwood girl who was taken from her foster home. Yavapai County Sheriff's Department officials say a teenage suspect took Skyland Childress out a window and ran from the scene on foot about 3:00 p.m. Police say this is a... - May 18, 2006 - Project Safekids
Author Gives Voice to the Forgotten Children Stuck in the Welfare System
Right now, there are millions of unwanted children who may never know the good things in life and only find tragedy. They may seem nearly invisible and mute, but Dahveed is standing up so they may be seen and heard. His book, Through The Eyes of A Foster Child: A Poetic Journey (now available through AuthorHouse), takes readers on a spiritual trek down the roads that many of these children are forced to take. - May 17, 2006 - Dahveed's Voice and Vision
Amber Alert Issued for Michigan Girl - Devin Sierra Powell (Age - 5)
The Monroe Police Department issued an Amber Alert Saturday evening for a five-year-old girl who authorities believe was kidnapped by her estranged father. Devin Sierra Powell, of Rockwood, was last seen with her father, 28-year-old Jimmy Wayne Powell of Monroe, said Monroe Police Lt. Barclay... - May 14, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for California Girl - Chanborny Yos (16)
She is believed to be in "Extreme Danger." - May 14, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Tennessee Girl (Sarah Martinez -11)
A Middle Tennessee Regional AMBER Alert has been issued by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for Sarah Martinez. Sarah is an 11 year old Hispanic female. She has black hair and brown eyes. She is 5'1" tall and weighs 120lbs. She was last seen wearing a white sleeveless shirt and... - May 13, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Florida Teen - Marlene Brito (Age-13)
Alachua County authorities on Wednesday issued an Amber Alert for a 13-year-old Putnam County girl missing last seen on Sunday in Windsor, Florida. Marlene, who lives in Interlachen, Florida is described as 4 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 88 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Marlene was... - May 10, 2006 - Project Safekids
S.A.R.A.A. Alert / Amber Alert Issued for Illinois Girl (Nakel Michelle Young)
East St. Louis Police have issued a SARAA missing persons alert for Nakel Michelle Young, 4 of East St. Louis. She is African-American with brown eyes and black hair. She is 3'6" tall and weighs approximately 54 pounds. Nakel was last seen wearing a pink shirt, jeans and white tennis... - May 08, 2006 - Project Safekids