Overview
- Authorities identified the suspect as Giovanni Rosales Espinoza, 23, who was arrested without incident and charged with aggravated kidnapping and indecency with a child.
- Deputies say the teen was threatened with a knife and forced into a maroon pickup before being taken to a secluded, partially wooded area in Harris County.
- Using parental controls, the father located his daughter and her dog inside the truck, helped her get free, and contacted law enforcement.
- Witnesses provided detailed descriptions of the pickup, which deputies used to identify the suspect and find the vehicle.
- Espinoza is held at the Montgomery County Jail with no bond, the Major Crimes Unit continues an active investigation, and the family reports the teen is recovering at home.