BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Three people have been arrested in Benton County after a juvenile was missing for nearly three weeks.
The teen was reported missing on Sept. 11. By Sept. 21, a $25,000 reward was offered for the teen's safe return.
The 17-year-old, reported missing from Elm Springs, was located safely on Sept. 30, according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office (BCSO).
BCSO said on Oct. 1 that the juvenile's return is the "result of a combined effort between the between the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Springdale PD, Fayetteville Pd, FBI, U.S. Marshals, National Child Protection Task Force, and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)."
Kristen Tucker, 34, is accused of interference with custody, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor, tampering with physical evidence, and obstructing governmental operations.
Riley Fix, 24, is accused of interference with custody, first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor, and obstructing governmental operations.
Brynhildre Underwood, 30, is accused of interference with custody and first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor.
"We are incredibly proud of our team of dedicated detectives who have worked tirelessly to bring [the missing teen] home safely. This outcome reflects the hard work and collaboration of multiple agencies, and we are grateful for their support," BCSO said.
BCSO said the investigation is ongoing.
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