California Amber Alert teen rescued in Mexico; father accused of incest arrested

A 14-year-old Monterey County, California, girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert has been rescued in Mexico and her father, who is suspected of sexually abusing her, has been arrested, authorities said.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said the teen, whom NBC News is not naming because she is a victim of sexual abuse and a minor, was rescued by Mexican law enforcement.

Sheriff Tina Nieto said the teen’s father, 38-year-old Sergio Galvez Perez, was arrested after he was allegedly found in possession of narcotics.

Galvez Perez is wanted on several felony charges, including incest, lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14, unlawful sexual intercourse and child endangerment.

Nieto said Mexican authorities are aware of Galvez Perez’s pending charges in Monterey County and worked with local police and the FBI to rescue the girl.

“[She] is safe and is currently in the care of local authorities in Mexico,” Nieto added.

The announcement comes almost a month after the California Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert for the teen and her father.

The alert was issued amid an investigation into the remains of an infant found on Aug. 1 on the side of a road in Monterey…

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