Arrest warrant issued for mother as search continues for 6 missing Tennessee children, sheriff says

What This Story Is About

• An arrest warrant has been issued for the non-custodial mother accused of taking six children from a home in Cumberland County.

Why It Matters

• The van they were taken from the house in was found abandoned in Cumberland County on Oct. 26.

What Happens Next

• Anyone with information is asked to call the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office or submit a tip to to Crossville-Cumberland County Crime Stoppers.

For Context

• The six children range in age from nine months old to 16 years old.

Catch Up

• They were taken from the home on Oct. 22.

CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to search for six children who were taken from a home last week.

According to Sheriff Casey Cox, the following kids were taken from the home by their non-custodial mother, Misty Ware, on Oct. 22:

• Anahi Ware — 16 years old
• Maximo Ware — 10 years old
• Abalino Almaraz-Ware — 8 years old
• Luisa Almaraz-Ware — 5 years old
• Paloma Ware — 3 years old
• Felix Ware — 9 months old

On Tuesday, Cox said investigators found the red Chrysler Town & Country minivan used to take the children in Cumberland County.

Additionally, investigators have executed several search warrants and conducted numerous interviews as part of the investigation, Cox said.

Cox said an arrest warrant has been issued for Ware as a result of the investigation, charging her with felony custodial interference.

CCSO said it is continuing to work with state and federal law enforcement partners for the safe return of the children.

Anyone with information regarding Ware, the children or the investigation is asked to contact Sgt. Thomas Henderson at 931-484-6176.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crossville-Cumberland County Crime Stoppers at 931-200-1173. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

Additional information was not released.