Crime

UPDATE: Idaho police cancel Amber Alert for missing Jerome County boy after he’s found

Idaho State Police issued an Amber Alert just before 4 p.m. Monday, hoping to locate Kingston James Solis.
Idaho State Police issued an Amber Alert just before 4 p.m. Monday, hoping to locate Kingston James Solis. Idaho State Police

UPDATE (11 p.m., Oct. 11): Idaho State Police canceled the Amber Alert referenced below on Monday evening after the boy was “located safe,” ISP tweeted.

Idaho State Police are searching for a 6-year-old boy in Jerome County.

The police issued an Amber Alert on Monday afternoon for Kingston James Solis. He has black hair and was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, blue jeans and gray shoes with a black and red Avengers backpack.

The alert was distributed in the Boise area as well.

Jerome Police has identified Lucy Elena Mendoza as a supect. The 40-year-old woman has black hair and brown eyes. According to the Amber Alert, she was last seen driving a 2018 white Kia Stinger with Idaho specialty plate number ROXIEE.

The alert says Mendoza may be hanging out at locations with free Wi-Fi because she has been living out of her car, using apps on her phone to make calls.

If you or someone you know has information concerning Kingston, call 911 or the Jerome Police Department at 208-324-4328.

This story was originally published October 11, 2021 at 4:32 PM.

Rachel Spacek
Idaho Statesman
Rachel Spacek is a former reporter covering Meridian, Eagle, Star and Canyon city and county governments for the Idaho Statesman. 
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