Crime & Safety

Missing Infant: Suspect Found in Woodbridge, Baby Safe in Home Nearby

A tip from the public helped police locate the suspect and missing child, according to Prince William County Police.

WOODBRIDGE, VA — The suspect in the abduction of a 3-month-old infant was found Sunday afternoon in Woodbridge, according to Prince William County Police. The child was found safe and unharmed in a home nearby.

Russel Carnell Walker, 44, of no fixed address, faces charges of abduction and domestic assault and battery.

At 3:45 p.m. Sunday, detectives responded to the 15100 block of Cardin Place regarding Walker's possible whereabouts. Walker was found and arrested without incident.

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Zion LeBron Favors was taken from the Motel 6 at 17144 Dumfries Road on Thursday after Walker allegedly attacked the child's mother. She suffered minor injuries before Walker allegedly fled with Zion.

It was first reported that Walker was the baby's father, but police say they learned Saturday that he was not the father. At that point, police made the public call for information in the search for the child.

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In a statement, the police thanked the public for assistance in the case.


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