Bowling Green, KY, September 30, 2026 — A missing 16-year-old girl from Warren County, Kentucky, has been located safely in Bliss, Idaho. The teen was found in the company of 32-year-old Victus Harte, who has since been arrested and charged with custodial interference.

The young woman, whose identity is being withheld due to her age, was initially reported missing from Warren County, Kentucky. Authorities confirmed her safe recovery in the town of Bliss, Idaho. The circumstances leading to her being in Idaho with Mr. Harte are part of an ongoing investigation.

Victus Harte, age 32, was taken into custody in connection with the incident. He faces a charge of custodial interference. This charge typically involves a person taking or retaining a child in violation of legal custody rights. Specific details regarding the legal custody arrangements for the minor were not immediately available. The charge indicates that authorities believe Mr. Harte acted contrary to established custody orders or parental rights.

The investigation was conducted by law enforcement agencies in both Kentucky and Idaho. Further information regarding the timeline of events, the specific nature of the custodial interference, and any potential next steps in the legal process for Mr. Harte has not been publicly released. The welfare of the 16-year-old is reported to be secure following her recovery.

Information regarding the exact date the teen went missing and the date she was found in Idaho was not provided in the initial report. Similarly, the specific jurisdiction or agencies that filed the custodial interference charge against Victus Harte have not been detailed. Law enforcement officials are expected to provide further updates as the investigation progresses.


Story summarized from the original created by WNKY Staff on www.wnky.com, see more information here.

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