Amber Alert Suspect Arrested In Oklahoma, Missouri Highway Patrol Says

Amber Alert Suspect Arrested In Oklahoma, Missouri Highway Patrol Says

A woman who Missouri Highway Patrol prompted an Amber Alert after taking her two children was taken into custody.

The non-custodial parent, Hilda Melendez assaulted the person responsible for the two children and was believed to be traveling to Mexico, authorities said.

MHP said Melendez was arrested in Miami, Oklahoma.

News On 6 reached out to Miami police about the specifics of her arrest, but they said they couldn't release the information at this time.