According to a post by Ector County Sheriff’s Office, Susie Tobar, Max’s grandmother, finalized the adoption this week.

Since July 2002, California's Amber Alert system has been activated 323 times. It resulted in the safe rescue of 376 victims.

Lewisville Police Department confirms the safe recovery of 13-year-old Emerie Metcalf after being reported missing.

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