Overview

• A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper identified and rescued a 6-year-old girl during a routine traffic stop on March 22, 2025.
• The passenger in the SUV had an active arrest warrant for kidnapping the girl, who had been missing for over a month.
• The driver of the vehicle was found to have a criminal history that included homicide and numerous weapons violations.
• The girl, initially coached to provide false information, revealed her true identity after being calmed by the trooper.
• Authorities are withholding further details to protect the child’s privacy and ensure the integrity of ongoing investigations.