Full Breakdown
Amber Alert Issued for Missing Teen and Father Tied to Newborn Death in Monterey County
9/7/2026, 10:29:47 PM
Core Event: Alert Activation and Ongoing Search
California Highway Patrol officers, acting on a request from the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, issued an Amber Alert on Sunday for 14-year-old Diana Galvez Ortega and her 38-year-old father, Sergio Galvez Perez. The pair were last seen together in a white Nissan Altima without license plates in the Salinas area. The alert covers eleven jurisdictions across Central and Southern California, urging the public to call 911 if they see either individual or the vehicle.
Background & Context
On August 1, 2026, deputies found a newborn infant on the 100-block of Struve Road in north Monterey County. Investigators named the child “Baby Angelita” and a post-mortem exam indicated traumatic injuries. Law enforcement believes the infant’s mother is the 14-year-old girl and that Sergio Galvez Perez is the biological father of both the teen and the newborn, suggesting incest and sexual abuse.
Official Statements & Responses
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that the teen is considered a victim of her father’s abuse and that locating her safely is the top priority. Detectives obtained surveillance video confirming the father and daughter were together in the identified vehicle, which provided the missing-vehicle information needed for the Amber Alert.
The California Highway Patrol reiterated its focus on the teen’s safety, stating that the alert aims to ensure she receives any necessary medical care and protection.
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said it has not received a filing request for criminal charges against the minor and reiterated that the teen is a victim. The office confirmed that charges have been filed against Sergio Galvez Perez for multiple felony violations related to sexual abuse and child endangerment.
Data & Statistics
- Vehicle: White Nissan Altima, no license plates.
- Felony charges against the father: incest, unlawful sexual intercourse, lewd or lascivious acts with a child younger than 14, lewd acts with a minor, child concealment, and child endangerment.
- Alert coverage: Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Kern, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Orange, and Imperial counties.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Media outlets differ on whether Diana Galvez Ortega faces murder charges. Some reports cite probable cause for an arrest on murder, while the District Attorney’s Office states it has not received a filing request for any charges against the teen. Law enforcement has not confirmed whether the teen is currently alive or safe, leaving a critical information gap.
What’s Next
Authorities continue to request tips from the public regarding the whereabouts of Sergio Galvez Perez, Diana Galvez Ortega, or the described vehicle. The investigation remains active, and officials have warned residents not to approach the suspects directly.
