Missing teen found in Florida hotel rescued by the FBI

WASHINGTON (TNND) — A teenager who had been missing for about a month has been rescued by the FBI and the accused captor has been arrested.

The victim was found in a hotel in Florida, the FBI told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview Tuesday.

She was reported missing from Ohio in February.

It has been alleged that the man who kidnapped the teenager is from Tennessee who has been linked to the kidnapping of another girl.

In 2024, Negron allegedly transported a 17-year-old girl for sexual activity.

“This case is the best of the FBI working with our great local partners: Acting quickly, using elite technology capabilities, and deploying the best of the best tactical units to find the alleged kidnapper and very likely save a young girl’s life,” FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement, according to Fox News.

He thanked the Ohio and Tennessee offices for their help in finding the teenager.

“Our Cincinnati, Nashville, and Jacksonville field offices working with local partners – as well as our incredible Hostage Rescue Team – all did outstanding work in this case and no doubt saved lives,” Patel said.

Negron was arrested in Jacksonville, Florida, and was put in transit back to Tennessee. Negron was arrested in Jacksonville, Florida, and was put in transit back to Tennessee. He also had a history of theft, trespassing and marijuana possession.