Valley Acres Toddler Abducted By Her Step-Father Is Found
A Valley Acres toddler who was kidnapped by her step-father last Friday has been found. Joshua Painter turned 20-month old Tearsa Painter over to Sacramento County Sheriff's authorities on Saturday night.
Joshua was then taken into custody. He is being held in the Sacramento County Jail on a 50-thousand dollar warrant for kidnapping and child concealment.
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Local authorities headed to Sacramento County to bring the child back to Kern County. Tearsa will be placed into protective custody due to allegations made by Joshua Painter regarding Tearsa's care in Taft.
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