RUSTBURG, Va. – June 9, UPDATE:
Campbell County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday that Cal Lee Davis Jr., the father who was wanted for the abduction of 5-year-old Peyton Knight, has been apprehended.
After an extensive search, Davis was arrested on the following charges:
- abduction
- contributing to the delinquency of a minor
CCSO thanked the neighboring agencies and the community for their support.
June 6, UPDATE:
Campbell County Sheriff’s Office reported on Friday that Peyton Knight, the 5-year-old girl who was reported missing, was located and is safe. The sheriff’s office thanked the community for their assistance.
Authorities said that although Peyton is safe, her father, Cal Lee Davis Jr., is still wanted on the following charges:
- abduction
- contributing to the delinquency of a minor
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Davis, please contact one of the following:
- Campbell County Sheriff’s Office at (434) 332-9574
- Crimestoppers at 1-888-798-5900
- Central Virginia Crimestoppers website
- P3 Tips Mobile App
Update: An AMBER Alert still has not been issued for Peyton Knight as authorities continue to search for her. 10 News spoke with her mom, who’s worried about her child.
“I can only imagine the confusion and fear that’s going on in her mind,” Knight’s mother, Elizabeth Reynolds, said.
Law enforcement officials do not believe Knight is in any immediate danger, a requirement for an AMBER Alert to be issued. Family Law Attorney Devon Slovensky, however, says the fact that law enforcement is involved in the case to begin with raises some questions.
“The fact that law enforcement is calling this an abduction and is paying attention, suggests that they have some serious concerns,” Slovensky said.
The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office declined a 10 News interview but said they’re working to safely locate Knight.
Original story: The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Cal Lee Davis Jr and his 5-year-old daughter, Peyton Marie Knight.
According to officials, a warrant was issued for Lee after failing to return his daughter, Peyton Marie Knight, to her legal guardian.
Davis is currently wanted for abduction and contributing to the delinquency of a minor following an ongoing custody investigation. Authorities believe Peyton is currently with Davis. Davis is known to frequent Campbell County, Appomattox County, and the City of Lynchburg, but his whereabouts are unknown at this time.
Those with information on the location of either individual is urged to immediately contact:
- Campbell County Sheriff’s Office at (434) 332-9574; or
- Crimestoppers at 1-888-798-5900
10 News will continue to update this story as it develops.