Father arrested after daughter rescued in California case

A father was arrested after Mexican authorities rescued his 14-year-old daughter in connection with an incest case in California.

The reported development

The case involves a 14-year-old girl and her father. Mexican authorities rescued the girl, while the father was arrested.

The available account identifies the matter as a California case but does not establish the arrest date, the location of the rescue, the agency that made the arrest or the criminal charges filed in court.

What is known about the case

The reported facts are limited to the rescue and arrest. The girl’s current location, condition and relationship to child-welfare authorities have not been stated.

The case is criminal in nature. An arrest is an action by law enforcement and is not a court finding of guilt.

Further legal steps

The next steps in a criminal case can include charging decisions, an initial court appearance and later hearings. Any court record would identify the specific allegations and the status of the case.

ABC7 Eyewitness News reported the arrest and rescue. Read the ABC7 report.