Crime

Amber Alert canceled: Children safe, suspect in custody, Nampa police say

James Casselman, left, is wanted after taking his children, Cayson and Zaiden Casselman, according to Nampa Police.
James Casselman, left, is wanted after taking his children, Cayson and Zaiden Casselman, according to Nampa Police. Nampa Police Department

Nampa police canceled an Amber Alert after finding the suspect and taking him into custody Tuesday night, they said in a news release at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The two children believed to be endangered were found safe, police said They were picked up from school by their biological father, who is wanted for kidnapping and sexual exploitation of a child, an earlier news release said.

An Amber Alert was issued at about 8:30 p.m.

Police said James Edward Casselman, 27, took 6-year-old Cayson and 8-year-old Zaiden from their school and was believed to be driving a gray 2009 Ford Fusion with Idaho license plate 2CVC724.

Officials said Casselman had two warrants out for his arrest on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child and custodial interference by kidnapping.

Police urge people to call 911 if they see James Casselman’s vehicle, a gray 2009 Ford Fusion with Idaho license plate 2CVC724.
Police urge people to call 911 if they see James Casselman’s vehicle, a gray 2009 Ford Fusion with Idaho license plate 2CVC724. Nampa Police Department

This story was originally published May 17, 2022 at 8:42 PM.

Nicole Blanchard
Idaho Statesman
Nicole Blanchard is part of the Idaho Statesman’s investigative and watchdog reporting teams. She also covers Idaho Outdoors and frequents the trails around Idaho. Nicole grew up in Idaho, graduated from Idaho State University and Northwestern University with a master’s degree in journalism. Support my work with a digital subscription
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