URGENT UPDATE: The mother of a 10-year-old girl from Florida, who has been missing for several months, has just been arrested and charged with child neglect. Passha Davis, 34, was taken into custody on Tuesday and remains in Broward County Jail as of Wednesday.
Authorities confirmed that Davis is the mother of Gabrielle Terrelonge, the subject of a statewide Missing Child Alert issued by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on Monday. Gabrielle was last seen in June at a Walmart with her mother and was not reported missing until October 29, when her father, residing in central Florida, alerted law enforcement after Davis was arrested for shoplifting.
Davis appeared in court on Wednesday, where her attorney did not provide details on Gabrielle’s whereabouts but declared her not guilty of the charges. The court set her bond at $100,000. The alarming circumstances surrounding the case have raised concerns about the girl’s safety, as her aunt revealed to local media that Davis has a history of mental health issues and has faced challenges with homelessness.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Gabrielle’s location to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or local law enforcement immediately. The case has sparked widespread concern across the community, highlighting the urgent need for assistance in locating the missing girl.
As this situation develops, the focus remains on the safety of Gabrielle Terrelonge and the legal proceedings facing her mother. Stay tuned for updates as new information emerges.
