Father Arrested in Iowa Amber Alert, 7-Year-Old Found Safe

A neighbor of the Iowa man who allegedly abducted his 7-year-old son expressed relief that the Amber Alert ended safely, noting that the suspect had never bothered anyone in the neighborhood. The incident hit close to home for the neighbor, as her nephew had disappeared years earlier. The Amber Alert system, which has evolved significantly, was credited with the safe resolution of the situation. The suspect had a history of legal issues, including a recent custody dispute and previous criminal charges and domestic abuse allegations.