A 5-year-old who was the subject of an Endangered Missing Advisory was found safe after being taken by his non-custodial father to prevent a scheduled surgery. The father was arrested and faces charges related to custodial interference.
An Endangered Missing Advisory was issued for a 5-year-old taken by his non-custodial father to prevent a scheduled surgery. This is a photo of the vehicle sent out with the advisory. An Endangered Missing Advisory was canceled after a missing 5-year-old was found and reunited with his mother.
Officials with Bountiful Police said the advisory was sent out after investigators "determined the child's safety could be at risk." They said the child was picked up from his non-custodial father for a visit, and when his mother went to pick him up, the father and son were gone.The mother, who has sole legal custody of the child, reported that the father had sent her an email claiming he had taken his son "away" to prevent him from having surgery.Police announced the 5-year-old was found safe, thanking all who helped bring "this case to a positive conclusion." "Throughout the week, Bountiful Investigators worked tirelessly, following every possible lead and working closely with family members to ensure the child’s safe recovery. After extensive efforts and community cooperation, the child was safely located and reunited with the custodial parent," police said. The father, identified as 45-year-old Benjamin Despain, was arrested and booked without bail into the Davis County Correctional Facility. Police said he is facing charges related to custodial interference.An inmate was found unresponsive on her bunk and later pronounced dead at a Bexar County Sheriff’s Office facility Sunday morning.Massive apartment complex fire breaks out in Universal CityVeteran's suicide outside San Antonio VA hospital highlights urgent need for change SAN ANTONIO — New details have emerged regarding the tragic death of Enrique Ramos Jr., a 33-year-old former Marine who took his own life outside the Audie MurpSome Social Security recipients could receive two checks in December and in many months throughout 2026 - find out why and who qualifies.
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