ARREST WARRANT ISSUED FOR MOTHER IN DISAPPEARANCE OF SIX CUMBERLAND COUNTY CHILDREN
Law enforcement in Cumberland County has issued an arrest warrant for a mother accused of taking her six children in violation of a court order, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Misty Ware faces a felony charge of Custodial Interference after investigators determined she took the children on October 22, 2026, without legal custodial rights.
The missing children are:
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Anahi Ware, 16
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Maximo Ware, 10
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Abalino Almaraz-Ware, 8
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Luisa Almaraz-Ware, 5
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Paloma Ware, 3
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Felix Ware, 9 months
Investigation Update
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Vehicle Recovered: On October 27, investigators located the red Chrysler Town & Country minivan used to transport the children in Cumberland County.
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Ongoing Search: Authorities have executed multiple search warrants and conducted interviews as part of the active investigation alongside state and federal partners.
How to Help
Law enforcement urges anyone with information on the whereabouts of Misty Ware or the children to come forward.
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Direct Contact: Call Sgt. Thomas Henderson of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office at (931) 484-6176.
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Anonymous Tips: Contact Crossville-Cumberland County Crime Stoppers at (931) 200-1173. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
