Abducted Highland Springs girl found safe; search continues for suspect
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A 15-year-old girl from Highland Springs has been found safe after an Amber Alert was issued for her abduction on Thursday morning.
Ronique Poteat was found in a vehicle traveling on I-95 south near the Chamberlayne Avenue exit at about 10:20 p.m. Thursday, during a traffic stop, according to Henrico Police. The driver of the vehicle, Earleecha Williams, 28, of Highland Springs, is facing charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, accessory after the fact in a felony, obstruction of justice, and abduction of a minor. Police said that Williams knew the teen.
The victim's half-brother, 23-year-old Tyrell Ashley Davenport, is alleged to have abducted her Wednesday from her Highland Springs home. Davenport remains at large after a widespread search for him across the Metro Richmond area. He is described as a Black male with black hair, about 6 feet tall and weighing about 145 pounds. He was last seen wearing a dark blue zip-up sweatshirt, dark blue jeans and black Timberland boots.
Police are not releasing many details about the case, citing the well-being of Poteat.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Henrico Police Det. M. Lynch at (804) 501-7324 or submit a tip anonymously through Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or www.p3tips.com.
