Manatee County Deputies Seek Mother and Two Sons Taken Without Custodial Permission
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for Lachina Cropes, 40, and her two biological sons, Isaiah Israel, 10, and David Israel, 8, after she reportedly took the children "without permission." Authorities confirmed that Cropes does not have custodial rights to her sons, sparking concern for the children’s welfare.
According to the sheriff’s office, the trio was last seen leaving a residence on Rye Wilderness Trail in Bradenton at approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. They were observed driving away from the area, although no further details about the vehicle or physical descriptions of Cropes and her sons were provided in the report.
As the search intensifies, deputies are urging anyone with knowledge of their whereabouts to reach out to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at 941-747-3011. Law enforcement is prioritizing the safe return of the children and continues to investigate any leads that may assist in locating the family.