Green Bay, WI (WTAQ) – Bond is set at $100,000 for the woman, who police say took her son against a court order, leading to an Amber Alert.
Wood County sheriff’s deputies say police were told 9-year-old Donovin Johnston was believed to have been taken by his mother, Connie Smiley.
Information led police to an address in the Town of Saratoga.
A patrol captain with the Wood County Sheriff’s Department say they believe the people in the home are friends of the mother.
“They didn’t appear to have any involvement with the kidnapping. They were just friends helping her out with a place to stay, and once the Amber Alert came out, they provided some information that was helpful to us,” said patrol captain Shawn Becker.
Johnston was found inside the residence, too, and was turned over to his legal guardians.
The 33 year old Smiley was arrested without incident.
Officials are recommending charges of interfering with child custody.
Smiley is expected to be brought back to Brown County.
