Two people are detained, and three children are safe

INDIANAPOLIS — Two people have been detained, and three children are safe following a standoff at a Texas hotel. Willie and Jessika Terrell surrendered to police, and their children reported missing from Indianapolis are now in custody, according to the Department of Public Safety.

“The subjects had been barricaded since approximately 3 PM, and they surrendered peacefully after negotiations,” said Orlando De Luna Jr., a public information officer with DPS in San Antonio.

Indianapolis Police reported that the Frio County Sheriff’s Office received an FBI tip about an Indiana Silver Alert. They attempted to stop a white van associated with the alert in Pearsall, TX, but the driver refused to comply, leading to a barricade situation at the Rio Frio Motel.

Frankie, Queen, and King Terrell were taken from their grandfather during a scheduled visit for lunch with their biological parents, according to court documents. The grandfather briefly left, only to find the parents and children gone upon his return.

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Texas police located all five people at the Rio Frio Motel in Pearsall, Texas. Medical staff examined all three children after they surrendered.

Willie Terrell and Jessika Terrell were arrested in Pearsall, TX, on charges of Interfering with Custody (Level 6 Felony), and they are awaiting extradition.

“Everyone seems to be fine; of course, they’re going to be evaluated by medical personnel,” added De Luna Jr.

Indianapolis Police indicated that the father’s phone was tracked to a location less than 200 miles from where the children were found.

The children had been removed from the home due to neglect, including not receiving their daily medication and inadequate nutrition.

The parents were arrested for Interfering with Custody, and extradition is pending.

Indianapolis Children Found Safe After Texas Standoff  was originally published on wibc.com