Amber Alert issued for teen girl, father wanted in connection with infant death

An Amber Alert was issued across Central and Southern California Sunday for a teenage girl who was last seen in Monterey County more than a month ago. The alert was issued by the California Highway Patrol amid an ongoing infant death investigation by the Monterey County Sheriff's Office involving the missing teen, who is believed to be the mother of the deceased child. Her biological father, and alleged kidnapping suspect, is also believed to be the father of the dead baby. Stream San Diego News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC 7. Diana Galvez Ortega, 14, and 38-year-old Sergio Galvez Perez were spotted near Constitution Boulevard and East Laurel Drive in Salinas around 2 a.m. on Aug.

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Scoop News DeskSouthern California, California · Published Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 10:06 PM UTCUpdated Monday, September 7, 2026 at 10:01 PM UTC

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4, according to the CHP. AMBER ALERT - Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Kern, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Orange, and Imperial Counties Last seen: Constitution Blvd and E Laurel Dr, Salinas @MCoSheriff IF SEEN, CALL 9-1-1 pic.twitter.com/uYmIjwlw9E The MCSO previously said Sergio Galvez Perez is wanted for various charges, including child endangerment and child sex crimes involving his daughter, and that the office had probable cause to arrest Diana for murder. "These allegations are extremely serious and are an important part of why locating Diana and ensuring her safety and well-being remain a priority," the sheriff's office said in a news release Sunday.

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