Child Abducted from Indiana Safely Recovered in Kentucky; Suspect Faces Federal Charge
A 6-month-old child abducted from West Lafayette, Indiana, by a babysitter identified as Jasmine O’Sullivan was safely recovered in Louisville, Kentucky. Authorities apprehended O’Sullivan and the child after receiving a tip that they were on a bus traveling to Louisville.…

Portland, OR, August 1, 2026 —
A 6-month-old child has been safely recovered in Louisville, Kentucky, following an abduction from West Lafayette, Indiana. The suspect, identified as the child’s babysitter, Jasmine O’Sullivan, has been apprehended.
Authorities were alerted to the abduction and initiated a search for O’Sullivan and the infant. The recovery occurred after law enforcement received a tip indicating that O’Sullivan and the child were traveling on a bus bound for Louisville.
Following the tip, authorities were able to locate and apprehend O’Sullivan and the child in Louisville. The child was recovered safely. O’Sullivan is now facing a federal kidnapping charge in connection with the incident.
The specific details surrounding the initial abduction, including the exact timeline and the circumstances that led to it, were not immediately available. Further investigation into the case is expected.
Story summarized from the original created by Quenton Robertson, Chris Locken on www.kptv.com, see more information here.