Police Arrest Houston Woman Who Kidnapped Her Three Children

HOUSTON, TX -- A 24-year old woman who kidnaped her three children in January, and fled to Mexico was brought back to Houston in handcuffs on Thursday.

Doris Camerena was arrested by Mexican authorities in Morelia, Mexico and brought back to the United States to face federal kidnapping charges. (Sign up for Patch’s daily newsletter for your neighborhood.)

Camerena, who does not have custody of her three children, was visiting them at her mother’s home on Jan. 10, when she loaded them into her car and fled.

Child Protective Services had previously removed the children from Camerena’s custody, and placed them with Camarena’s mother, with the condition that Camarena was not permitted to see the children.

The Texas Department of Public Safety issued an Amber Alert for Jason Frausto, 2; Aaliyah Frausto, 3; and Isac Frausto, 5, that same day.

Several days later, officials cancelled the Amber Alert when they learned that Camarena had crossed into Mexico.

Meanwhile, the children, who were found safe, were taken to a Houston area hospital and will be placed in a foster home, officials said.

Camerena is being held in the Harris County Jail on a $100,000 bond.

Also Read: Amber Alert Cancelled For Three Missing Houston Children When They Are Found In Mexico

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