Durham 2-year-old located after Amber Alert; father in custody

Police have captured a 22-year-old Durham man who fled to Maryland after allegedly stabbing his wife and abducting their 2-year-old son, prompting an Amber Alert.

Officers charged Emerson Rivas-Melendez with attempted murder, felony assault and first-degree burglary after his 24-year-old spouse was stabbed and treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

An Amber Alert had been issued for Jeremy Rivas-Munoz, their 2-year-old son, who is reported in good condition. Rivas was found in Prince Georges County, Maryland.

Durham police took a domestic violence call in the 3200 block of Myra Street at about 1:30 a.m. They asked for calls related to a blue sedan, describing Rivas as armed and dangerous.

This story was originally published April 9, 2020 at 7:01 AM.