7-month-old child found, mother detained after AMBER Alert in Bexar County

BCSO: The child’s mother fled on foot after CPS tried to contact her

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A 7-month-old boy was found and his mother was arrested after an AMBER Alert was issued early Friday, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.

Salazar said Richard Ramey was found safe inside a home in the 11800 block of South Foster Road.

The boy’s mother, 30-year-old Nicole Daguanno, and three other adults were found at the location. They were detained, BCSO said.

Daguanno was taken to the Bexar County Jail and will likely face charges connected to interference with child custody, evading arrest and child endangerment, Salazar said.

Salazar said Daguanno initially fled from a home near Adkins on Wednesday when Child Protective Services attempted to contact her to execute a court order.

According to BCSO, Daguanno had been ordered to turn over her child to CPS.

Daguanno fled into a wooded area and eluded authorities.

The boy suffered a “few minor bumps and bruises” from when Daguanno ran through the woods while holding him, Salazar said.

Deputies searched the home on Foster Road Friday as the address was associated with Daguanno.

Salazar said it appeared Daguanno had plans to flee to El Paso. He added that she “has a history of putting her children at risk.”

The child is in the care of CPS.


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