Newton County

Child allegedly kidnapped by mom at metro Atlanta elementary school has been located

Newton County Sheriff's Office

COVINGTON, Ga. — A 9-year-old was kidnapped from school, according to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.

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On Tuesday, just after 2 p.m., Newton County was notified about a possible kidnapping and custody interference.

Officials say Keshawn Royal James, 9, was picked up at South Salem Elementary School at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday.

The sheriff’s office said James’ biological mother, Mya Mechelle Favors, 24, picked him up from the school without authority.

Favors lost all parental rights, according to Newton authorities.

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Late Tuesday evening, the sheriff’s office said James was located and Favors was taken into custody.

No other details were released.

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