Monterey County teen rescued in Mexico; father arrested on incest charges
A 14-year-old girl from Monterey County, California, was safely recovered in Mexico on October 5, 2026, ending a search that began after her newborn was found dead in August. Her father, Sergio Galvez Perez, was arrested during the same operation by Mexican authorities. The girl is identified as a victim of incest and abuse, while her father faces multiple felony charges including child abuse and incest. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the rescue involved coordination with the FBI and Mexican officials, and the Amber Alert has been canceled.