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26-02-2025
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3 children found safe after being abducted from Richmond hotel
Three children abducted by their father in Richmond early Wednesday morning have been located. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Richmond Police responded to the Quality Inn & Suites on National Road East around 1:26 a.m. on reports that 37-year-old Donovan Simmons, Sr. had taken his three children and left the scene in a black Dodge Ram. 'This was a direct violation of a protective order,' Assistant Chief of Police and Public Information Officer Adam Blanton shared on the department's social media page. TRENDING STORIES: 'Everyone is fearing for their job;' Wright-Patt employee worried about their future Thieves fake seizure to steal 2 puppies from pet store; 1 dog returned, deputies say 'Don't click'; Police warn about fake text messages for unpaid tolls Simmons' vehicle was found by the Seymour Police Department and the children were safely recovered around 2:53 a.m. Simmons was taken into custody and the children were reunited with their mother. In a statement, Police Chief Kyle Weatherly praised the work of his officers. 'This incident could have had a tragic ending, but because of the dedication, skill, and relentless pursuit of justice from Sergeant Haskett and his team, three innocent children are now safe. Their actions exemplify what it means to serve and protect. I couldn't be prouder of their work and the incredible partnership with the Seymour Police Department,' Weatherly said. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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26-02-2025
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Richmond police respond to child abduction report; suspect arrested by Seymour police
RICHMOND, Ind. — Early Wednesday morning, the Richmond Police Department took a father of three children into custody after a report of the children's abduction. About 1:26 a.m., Richmond police responded to the Quality Inn & Suites at 5501 National Road E. after a report that 37-year-old Donovan Simmons Sr. had left with his children in a 2016 Dodge Ram in violation of a protection order, according to a release. Sgt. Brett Haskett, leader of RPD's B Squad 3rd Shift Platoon, worked with seven members of his squad and coordinated with surrounding agencies, the release said. At 2:53 a.m., the Seymour Police Department located Simmons Sr. and arrested him without incident, according to the release. The children were then reunited with their mother. 'The men and women of this department continue to prove why they are among the best in law enforcement," RPD Chief Kyle Weatherly said in the release. "This incident could have had a tragic ending, but because of the dedication, skill, and relentless pursuit of justice from Sergeant Haskett and his team, three innocent children are now safe.' Evan Weaver is a news and sports reporter at The Palladium-Item. Contact him on X (@evan_weaver7) or email at eweaver@ This article originally appeared on Richmond Palladium-Item: Richmond police respond to reported child abduction; suspect arrested
