4-Year-Old Boy Missing from North Olmsted Located Safe in Puerto Rico; Mother Charged U.S. Marshals confirmed that a 4-year-old boy who had been missing since March 16 was found safe in Puerto Rico on Wednesday afternoon. The child, who is non-verbal due to autism, was located after his mother, Evelyn Otero, 37, was tracked down by authorities. The boy’s father, who holds legal custody through Cuyahoga County Courts, reported the child missing after the mother failed to return him following a three-day visit. Deputy United States Marshal Jordan Fisher explained that the father had allowed the mother temporary custody but expressed concern when the child was not returned as scheduled. “Once the child was supposed to be returned to him and was not returned, it raises a level of concern,” Fisher said. The father informed authorities about the child’s condition, emphasizing the need for careful handling during the recovery process. Investigators revealed that Otero, the non-custodial parent, had fled to Puerto Rico after the child went missing. U.S. Marshals collaborated with local law enforcement in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, to locate the mother and the boy. The operation involved a “soft approach” to ensure the child’s safety and avoid causing additional stress. Fisher praised the team’s efforts, noting that the child was reunited with his family in a manner that prioritized his well-being. Otero has been charged with eight counts of interference with child custody. According to Marshals, she will be detained in Puerto Rico until she is extradited to Cuyahoga County for further legal proceedings. Authorities stated that the boy is expected to return home soon, with Fisher expressing relief at the successful resolution.#puerto_rico #evlyn_oter #north_olmsted #cuyahoga_county_courts #jordan_fisher
4-Year-Old Missing Child Found in Puerto Rico After 10-Day Search A four-year-old boy from North Olmsted, Ohio, was located safely in Puerto Rico after a 10-day search, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The child was taken to the island by his mother, who did not have legal custody of the boy. The father, Cory Thomascik, shared his account with FOX 8 News, detailing the emotional journey of reuniting with his son. Thomascik, 38, explained that his son was born with severe health issues, including requiring heart surgery. Over time, the child was diagnosed with autism and was non-verbal. Thomascik and his former partner, Evelyn Otero, were committed to his care, but their relationship eventually ended two years ago. Courts awarded Thomascik custody, granting Otero limited visitation rights. Despite occasional conflicts, Otero reportedly improved in adhering to court-ordered timelines. On March 16, Otero failed to return their son after a three-day visit. Thomascik discovered she had fled to Puerto Rico with the child and left a message indicating she would not return. He filed a missing person report with North Olmsted police, who advised him to contact the U.S. Marshals Service. The agency prioritized the case, treating the child as a priority due to the nature of the abduction. Deputy U.S. Marshal Jordan Fisher emphasized the urgency of such cases, stating that the Marshals Service takes missing children cases seriously, using advanced technology and investigative methods to locate individuals. The agency collaborated with authorities in Puerto Rico to track down Otero and the child in Guayanilla. Otero was arrested, and Thomascik was reunited with his son after a whirlwind trip to Puerto Rico.#puerto_rico #north_olmsted #cory_thomascik #evlyn_oter #u_s_marshall_service
