A father’s use of parental phone controls on Christmas Day 2025 enabled the swift rescue of his kidnapped 15-year-old daughter in Porter, Texas, leading to the arrest of 23-year-old Giovanni Rosales Espinoza. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office detailed how the teen was abducted at knifepoint while walking her dog, found partially nude in a maroon pickup truck nearly 2 miles away in a wooded Harris County area. Espinoza faces charges of aggravated kidnapping and indecency with a child, held without bond.
Rescue Sequence
The parents noticed the teen’s delay and tracked her phone to the remote location around 4:50 p.m. The father arrived, discovered her with the suspect inside the truck, and facilitated her escape with the dog before alerting deputies. Witnesses provided a truck description that aided in identifying Espinoza, whose threats and actions shattered the holiday for the anonymous family.
Sheriff’s Response
MCSO Major Crimes Unit detectives responded promptly, arresting Espinoza who remains in Montgomery County Jail. Sheriff Wesley Doolittle praised the team’s vigilance, emphasizing community safety during joyful times like Christmas. The family expressed relief to KHOU11, confirming the teen’s recovery at home and no prior acquaintance with the suspect.
