14-year-old Monterey County girl rescued in Mexico; father accused of incest arrested SALINAS, Calif. — A 14-year-old Monterey County girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert was rescued in Mexico, and her father, Sergio Gálvez Pérez, was arrested, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said. Sheriff Tina Nieto said detectives worked with the FBI and Mexican authorities to secure the rescue of Diana Gálvez Ortega. Perez was arrested during the operation after he was found in possession of narcotics, according to the sheriff’s office. “Diana is safe and is currently under the care of local authorities in Mexico,” Nieto said. The sheriff’s office said Mexican authorities are aware of charges pending against Perez in Monterey County for alleged crimes against Diana. The sheriff’s office identified Diana as the victim. She has not been charged in connection with the case. Pérez was accused of sexually abusing and impregnating her daughter. Their newborn was found dead near a Moss Landing strawberry field on August 1. The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office previously said Diana had not been charged in connection with the newborn’s death. However, the prosecution did charge his father. Gálvez Pérez has been charged in Monterey County Superior Court with three felonies: Lewd act on a child: The complaint alleges that between November 1, 2025 and April 21, 2026, Gálvez Pérez committed the crime against a girl under the age of 14. crime.Incest: The complaint alleges that, between November 1, 2025 and April 21, 2026, Gálvez Pérez committed incest with the same female victim. Child Abuse: The complaint alleges that, between November 1, 2025 and August 5, 2026, Gálvez Pérez intentionally and unlawfully injured, caused, and permitted Jane Doe, a child in his care and custody, to suffer unjustifiable physical pain and mental suffering. She also alleges that he placed her in a situation where her person and health were in danger. The sheriff’s office said it will provide more information at a news conference scheduled for a later date. They did not specify where in Mexico they were found. The sheriff’s office also did not specify whether Diana will be charged in any way for the newborn’s death. The investigation remains active.
