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Missing California teen rescued in Mexico, father accused of impregnating her arrested
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Victoria Meza , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· October 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Authorities had issued an alert for the 14-year-old, who was found in Mexico. The girl's father, Sergio Galvez Perez, was arrested and is wanted on several felony charges.
A suspect is in custody after a young girl was rescued. Authorities had issued an alert for the 14-year-old, who was found in Mexico. The girl's father, Sergio Galvez Perez, was arrested and is wanted on several felony charges. He allegedly had narcotics in his possession at the time of his arrest.
The charges against him include serious offenses involving a child. Mexican law enforcement worked with other authorities to rescue the girl and apprehend her father.
Further details about the case are available from the source, including the actions of the authorities involved in the rescue and arrest.
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Published: October 4, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
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