Police named the missing toddler’s mother the only known suspect after arresting her on a false-reporting charge, and authorities say she’s the person who alone knows the child’s whereabouts. That development now centers the investigation on the mother’s actions and the timeline surrounding the toddler’s disappearance.
This piece traces how the case moved from a midnight missing-person call to intensified scrutiny, why investigators flagged inconsistencies, and which leads remain active — including a person of interest identified by police. Expect a clear look at what investigators have said, what unanswered questions remain, and how this case fits into wider missing-children coverage in Alabama.
The Disappearance and Identification of the Primary Suspect
Police say a 2-year-old child was reported missing from an Enterprise home, the mother’s account contained contradictions, and investigators later arrested the mother and named her the only known suspect.
Timeline of Genesis Reid’s Disappearance
Genesis Reid, age 2, was reported missing from an apartment in Enterprise, Alabama, at about 3:00 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Officers responding to the call found the front door reported open and began an immediate search of the residence and nearby areas.
Initial checks and neighborhood canvassing produced no sign of Genesis, and investigators later said the child had not been seen for several weeks before the report.
As searches expanded over subsequent days, cadaver K-9 teams scoured the apartment complex and surrounding woods without locating evidence tied to the child. Law enforcement continued to treat the case as a missing-child investigation while expanding investigative leads.
Adrienne Reid’s False Report and Charges
Enterprise Police arrested 33-year-old Adrienne Reid on a felony charge of false reporting to law enforcement after detectives said they found inconsistencies in her statements.
Officials allege Adrienne’s account about when and how Genesis disappeared did not match physical evidence and witness information collected during the early probe. Prosecutors set Adrienne’s bond at $1 million and described her as the only person who knows Genesis’s whereabouts, increasing scrutiny on her actions and timeline.
She has requested court-appointed counsel and faces conditions proposed if bond were to be posted, including GPS monitoring, daily check-ins with police, drug screening, and movement restrictions within Coffee County.
Law Enforcement Response and Search Efforts
The Enterprise Police Department led the search, coordinating with the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, and the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office.
Search tactics included neighborhood canvasses, K-9 sweeps trained to detect human remains, and targeted searches of Genesis’s apartment at 201 Apache Drive and nearby wooded areas. Authorities reported the cadaver dogs did not find evidentiary material during a wide search.
Investigators emphasized methodical evidence collection and encouraged anyone with relevant information to contact the department directly at (334) 347-2222. The multiagency response aimed to balance immediate search needs with building a longer-term investigative case.
Investigation Into Persons of Interest
Investigators identified additional persons of interest beyond Adrienne, including a woman known as “Moriah,” who was linked to local establishments and areas near Enterprise and Ozark.
Police described Moriah as a Black female who frequented Levels Bar and Grille and asked the public for tips about anyone who interacted with Adrienne between Dec. 24, 2025, and Feb. 16, 2026.
Detectives also reviewed social contacts, digital records, and recent visitors to the residence to establish timelines and possible leads. The district attorney and police urged witnesses to come forward to clarify relationships and movements connected to Genesis’s last known days.
Broader Context: Missing Persons Cases and Related Incidents in Alabama
This section places the arrest and false-report allegation in a wider frame of recent Alabama cases, prosecutions, and community responses where children, families, and local agencies played central roles.
The Case of Kahleb Collins and Ryleigh Collins
Investigators allege that one-year-old Kahleb Collins and two-year-old Ryleigh Collins died months before authorities publicly learned of the facts. Court documents say Kahleb’s mother admitted the boy died and that remains were stored before being moved, and prosecutors charged the mother with aggravated child abuse, criminally negligent homicide, and abuse of a corpse. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and the district attorney have said the probe involves multiple agencies working together.
The December crash that also killed the children’s father drew additional scrutiny; officials note failures such as a lack of proper child restraints. Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby’s office coordinated searches and interviews as investigators developed indictments and considered further charges against other possible suspects or accomplices.
Other High-Profile Missing Person Cases
Alabama has seen several cases that captured statewide attention, including the widely covered disappearance of Carlee Russell, who walked away from a traffic incident on Interstate 459 South and later admitted to fabricating her abduction. That incident led to charges including hindering prosecution and raised debate about resource allocation for searches.
Nationally notable cases with Alabama links—such as Gilgo Beach victims in other jurisdictions—underscore how missing-person investigations can cross state lines and involve forensic and interstate coordination. Media scrutiny, arrests, and later recantations or revelations have influenced public trust and investigatory practices across the state.
Community and Law Enforcement Collaboration
Local law enforcement agencies, including the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, routinely partner with the Alabama Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to manage alerts, evidence collection, and victim services. Peer support and nonprofit groups often provide immediate emotional and logistical help to families while criminal investigators focus on indictments and prosecution.
Community reporting remains crucial: tips from the public have solved cases, while false reports have diverted resources. Law enforcement leaders stress clear communication, prompt evidence preservation, and coordination with hospitals—such as UAB Hospital when victims require medical care—to improve outcomes in missing-person and child-abuse investigations.
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