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Mom Who Allegedly Abducted Son Is Arrested In Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say a woman who allegedly abducted her 4-year-old son from his elementary school near Jemez Springs has been arrested in Albuquerque.

New Mexico State Police say 23-year-old Angelica Garcia was taken into custody Thursday afternoon on suspicion of felony custodial interference.

An Amber Alert was issued for 4-year-old Angelo Jaramillo, who police say was abducted from the school by Garcia.

Witnesses saw her leave the school in a vehicle and State Police officers later tracked it to a motel off Interstate 40.

Police say the child was found inside the car in a parking lot and Garcia was nearby.

They say the boy was checked out by paramedics at the motel and reunited with his father.

A judge granted the dad temporary full legal and physical custody April 28.