Elijah Ray Farris, 6 weeks old, [FOUND SAFE] Needville, TX

[Faith]

Fort Bend County issues Amber Alert for 6-week-old boy
By JENNIFER LEAHY
Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle
Jan. 14, 2009, 5:40PM

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An Amber Alert has been issued for a 6-week-old boy whose mother, a known drug user, left with him Monday morning and has not been seen since.

Family members said 30-year-old Sonia Diane Quintanilla left Needville about 9:30 a.m. in a blue 1989 4-door Chevrolet Cavalier with license plate Z84-CFV to take her infant son, Elijah Ray Farris, to the doctor.

Quintanilla did not have food, diapers, or clothing when she left and has a history of drug use and disappearing for short periods of time, family members told Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

She is believed to be in northeast Houston, near Tidwell and the Eastex Freeway, authorities said.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Elijah or Quintanilla is asked to contact the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office at 281-341-4665 or 281-341-4686.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/metro/6211546.html

[Faith]

Missing From: Needville, TX
Missing Date: 01/12/2009 9:30 AM
Issued for: Texas: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Walker, Waller, Wharton

Contact: If you have information, please contact Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, 281-341-4665

Circumstances: Law enforcement reports that at approximately 9:30 a.m. on 1/12/09, the suspect left in the listed vehicle to take the child to the doctor. The suspect has not returned home or been in contact with anyone since that morning. The suspect has a history of using drugs and leaving for short periods of time. The family is extremely concerned for the infant's safety particularly since it does not appear that the suspect took food, clothing, or diapers for the Elijah. Fort Bend County Detectives believe the suspect may be in the Northeast area of Houston near Tidwell and Highway 59. They have requested the assistance of the Houston Police Department and also notified CPS. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Sonia and Elijah to contact the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office at (281) 341-4665 or (281) 341-4686.


Missing Child
Name: Elijah Ray Farris
Alias:
Hair Color: Eye Color:
Skin Color: Age: 6 weeks-old
Height: Weight:
Gender: Male
Description:


Suspect
Name: Sonia Diane Quintanilla
Alias:
Hair Color: Eye Color:
Skin Color: Age: 30 YO
Height: Weight:
Gender: Female
Description:

Vehicle Information
Make: Chevrolet Model: Cavalier
Color: Blue Interior Color:
License State: License Text: Z84-CFV
Vehicle Description:

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[Faith]

Amber Alert Issued For Woman, Infant Son Missing Since Monday

January 14th, 2009 | by Bob Dunn | Published in News

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s detectives have issued an amber alert in an attempt to find a woman who has been missing with her infant son since Monday morning.

Sonia Diane Quintanilla, 30, left her Needville-area home at about 9:30 a.m. Monday to take 6-week-old Elijah Ray Farris to the doctor.

“Sonia has not returned home or been in contqact with anyone since that morning,” the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. “Sonia has a history of using drugs and leaving for short periods of time. The family is extremely concerned for the infant’s safety, particularly since it does not appear that Sonia took food, clothing or diapers for Elijah.”

Detectives say they believe the woman may be in northeast Houston near Tidwell and U.S. 59. They’ve asked for assistance from Houston police, and the sheriff’s office said Texas Child Protective Services also has been notified.

Anyone with information about Quintanilla or the baby is asked to contact the sheriff’s office, at 281-341-4665, or 281-341-4686.

http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/01/14/34809

[Faith]

Officials Issue Amber Alert for 6-Week-Old Boy
Last Edited: Wednesday, 14 Jan 2009, 6:56 PM CST
Created: Wednesday, 14 Jan 2009, 4:52 PM CST

Fort Bend County officials have issued an Amber Alert for a 6-week-old Needville boy after family members reported he and his mother have not been seen since Monday morning.

Elijah Ray Farris has not been seen since 9:30 a.m. Monday when his mother, 30-year-old Sonia Diane Quintanilla, told family member she was taking the baby to the doctor, according to a Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office statement. However, family members say she and Farris never returned home and haven't had contact with anyone.

Quintanilla has a history of drug usage and leaving for short periods of time, according to the statement. Family members told deputies they're concerned that Farris may be in danger since Quintanilla apparently didn't take any food, clothing or diapers for the child.

Quintanilla was last seen leaving in the Needville area in a blue 1989 Chevrolet Caviler 4-door, bearing license plate Z84-CFV, according to the statement. Fort Bend County Detectives believe Quintanilla and Farris may be in the Northeast area of Houston near Tidwell and Highway 59.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on their whereabouts to contact the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office at 281-341-4665 or 281-341-4686.

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=8251295&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1

[Faith]

I pray they find this baby safe.

[Roamer]

I pray for him also.

[sarahhod]

Amber Alert issued for 6-week-old boy
© 2009 The Associated Press
Jan. 15, 2009, 4:17AM

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/6212353.html


NEEDVILLE, Texas — An Amber Alert has been issued for a 6-week-old boy whose mother took him Monday morning, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities said Sonia Diane Quintanilla, 30, is a known drug user, who left Needville about 9:30 a.m. Monday in a blue 1989 4-door Chevrolet Cavalier with license plate Z84-CFV to take her infant son, Elijah Ray Farris, to the doctor.

Family members said she has previously disappeared for short periods of time and did not have food, diapers or clothing with her.

She is believed to be in northeast Houston, authorities said.

Needville is located 37 miles northeast of Houston.

[sarahhod]

Amber Alert issued for missing mom and baby

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HOUSTON (KTRK) -- An Amber Alert has been issued for a Fort Bend County woman and her infant son.

Sonia Diane Quintanilla, 30, of the Needville area, left home around 9:30am Monday in order to take her six-week-old son, Elijah Ray Farris, to the doctor. Sonia has not returned home or been in contact with anyone since that morning.

Authorities say Sonia has a history of using drugs and leaving for shorts periods of time. The family is extremely concerned for the infant's safety particularly since it does not appear that Sonia took food, clothing, or diapers for Elijah.

She was traveling in a blue 1989 Chevrolet Caviler 4-door, with license plate Z84-CFV. Fort Bend County detectives believe Sonia may be in the northeast area of Houston near Tidwell and Highway 59. They have requested the assistance of the Houston Police Department and also notified Child Protective Services.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Sonia and Elijah to contact the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office at 281-341-4665 or 281-341-4686.

[sarahhod]

Amber Alert: Infant, mother missing from Fort Bend County

05:08 PM CST on Wednesday, January 14, 2009

http://www.txcn.com/sharedcontent/dws/txcn/houston/stories/khou090114_mh_amber_alert_elijah.2a7fab6.html


FORT BEND COUNTY -- An Amber Alert has been issued for a 6-week-old Fort Bend County baby and his mother, who reportedly has a history of drug problems.

Sonia Quintanilla and her 6-week-old son are the focus of an Amber Alert.

Sonia Diane Quintanilla, 30, picked up little Elijah Farris from his Needville home Monday evening, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office.

She was supposed to take him to the doctor and bring him back, but Quintanilla never returned.

Investigators said Quintanilla has a history of drug problems.

The family is extremely concerned for the infant's safety since it does not appear that Quintanilla took food, clothing, or diapers for Elijah.

She was last seen in a blue 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier 4-door, bearing license plate Z84-CFV.

Fort Bend County Detectives believe she may be in the Northeast area of Houston near Tidwell and Highway 59. They have requested the assistance of the Houston Police Department and also notified Child Protective Services.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Quintanilla and Elijah to contact the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office at (281) 341-4665 or (281) 341-4686.

[sarahhod]

Amber Alert: Infant, mother missing from Fort Bend County

07:59 AM CST on Thursday, January 15, 2009

KHOU.com staff report

http://www.kvue.com/news/state/stories/011509kvue_amber_alert_eh.5e5eec0.html


FORT BEND COUNTY -- An Amber Alert has been issued for a 6-week-old Fort Bend County baby and his mother, who reportedly has a history of drug problems.

Sonia Quintanilla and her 6-week-old son are the focus of an Amber Alert.

Sonia Diane Quintanilla, 30, picked up little Elijah Farris from his Needville home Monday evening, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office.

She was supposed to take him to the doctor and bring him back, but Quintanilla never returned.

Investigators said Quintanilla has a history of drug problems.

The family is extremely concerned for the infant's safety since it does not appear that Quintanilla took food, clothing, or diapers for Elijah.

She was last seen in a blue 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier 4-door, bearing license plate Z84-CFV.

Fort Bend County Detectives believe she may be in the Northeast area of Houston near Tidwell and Highway 59. They have requested the assistance of the Houston Police Department and also notified Child Protective Services.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Quintanilla and Elijah to contact the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office at (281) 341-4665 or (281) 341-4686.

[TigressPen]

I pray this mother will be found soon and that Elijah is safe.

[Faith]

I do not see any updates this morning. I hope Elijah is found safe today.

[TigressPen]

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Fort Bend authorities: Missing 6-week-old baby found safe
10:08 AM CST on Thursday, January 15, 2009

KHOU.com staff report

FORT BEND COUNTY -- A missing 6-week-old Fort Bend County baby who was the subject of an Amber Alert has been found, said authorities Thursday.

A spokesperson for the Fort Bend Sheriff’s Office said that an unknown man dropped off the infant, Elijah Farris, at Houston Fire Station #34 at 6:23 a.m. Thursday. The station sits in the 3100 block of Laura Koppe.

Children Protective Services described the baby as being filthy with a soiled diaper, but in fair condition.

The child’s mother is still reported as missing.

The search for the baby started after his mother, Sonia Diane Quintanilla, 30, picked up him up from his Needville home Monday evening, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office.

She was supposed to take him to the doctor and bring him back, but Quintanilla never returned.

Investigators said Quintanilla has a history of drug problems.

[foxfarmboxers]

Thank God this man did the right thing, and brought Elijah to a safe place. I wonder how the man came to have the child....and I pray the mother is found safe. Sounds like a very troubled young woman. My thoughts and prayers go out to this young mother, baby Elijah and his future, and their family and friends.

[MrzEzell]

I pray for both the mother and this child. Thank God someone stepped in a took this child to where someone could help. I hope the mother is found and that she gets the appropriate help needed so she can have a life w/ her son.

[sarahhod]

Unidentified Man Leaves Missing Infant at Houston Fire Station
Mother Still Missing
Last Edited: Thursday, 15 Jan 2009, 10:06 AM CST
Created: Thursday, 15 Jan 2009, 10:04 AM CST
Sonia Diane Quintanilla
FOX 26 News

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=8256106&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1



HOUSTON -- Fort Bend County officials say a missing 6-week-old Needville boy has turned up at a Houston fire station, but the whereabouts of the child's mother are still unknown.

Deputies say they were notified early Thursday morning Elijah Ray Farris was dropped off at the station number 34 by an unknown man.

Children Protective Services described the child has being "filthy" with a soiled diaper but was in fair condition.

The infant's mother is still reported as missing.

An Amber Alert was issued for Farris on Wednesday afternoon, after family members said the pair were missing since Monday morning.

Family members say his mother, 30-year-old Sonia Diane Quintanilla, told family member she was taking the baby to the doctor, according to a Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office statement. However, family members say she and Farris never returned home and haven't had contact with anyone.

Quintanilla has a history of drug usage and leaving for short periods of time, according to the statement. Family members told deputies they're concerned that Farris may be in danger since Quintanilla apparently didn't take any food, clothing or diapers for the child.

Quintanilla was last seen leaving in the Needville area in a blue 1989 Chevrolet Caviler 4-door, bearing license plate Z84-CFV, according to the statement. Fort Bend County Detectives believe Quintanilla and Farris may be in the Northeast area of Houston near Tidwell and Highway 59.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the mother's whereabouts to contact the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office at 281-341-4665 or 281-341-4686.

[sarahhod]

Missing Needville Infant Dropped Off By Stranger At Northeast Houston Fire Station

January 15th, 2009 | by Bob Dunn | Published in News

http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/01/15/34825



A Needville-area infant missing since Monday along with his motheer was dropped off at a Houston fire station Thursday morning “filthy” and in “fair condition.”

The mother, Sonia Diane Quintanilla, 30, of Beard Road near Needville, still is missing.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office officials say 6-week-old Elijah Ray Farris was dropped off by an “unknown male” at Houston Fire Station #34, in the 3100 block of Laura Koppe.

Now in the custody of Texas Child Protective Services, workers there described the infant “as being filthy with a soiled diaper but in fair condition.”

The fire station where the infant was dropped off is near U.S. 59 and Tidwell Road in northeast Houston. On Wednesday, sheriff’s detectives said that’s the area where they believed they might find Quintanilla, who a sheriff’s spokeswoman said has a history of drug use and “leaving for short periods of time.”

Quintanilla and her young son had been missing since Monday morning, when she supposedly had left her home to take the baby to the doctor’s.

The sheriff’s office issued an Amber Alert Wednesday after Quintanilla’s family members told detectives they were extremely concerned for the baby’s safety, especially because it appeared the mother had not taken any food, clothing or diapers for the baby.

Although Quintanilla still is missing, the sheriff’s office has cancelled the Amber Alert. “She’s an adult,” sheriff’s spokeswoman Terriann Carlson said. “The main concern was the baby.”

Carlson said CPS will take the baby for a medical check-up and possible treatment today. She also said the baby’s father has been notified, and “is working with CPS.”

[Roamer]

Thank God the baby is safe.

[sarahhod]

Great news that the baby is safe.

Hope they find mom soon and get some help for her.

[Faith]

Wonderful News!!!!!