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Brian Ballardo and Julianna Gutierrez
LAFAYETTE, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the missing runaway teen and two young kids who were travelling with a woman, who is accused of having a baby with the teen, were found safe in the state of Wyoming.
Julianna Gutierrez, 28, is facing ten felony charges in connection to criminal sexual conduct and depriving another of custodial or parental rights, according to charges filed Monday. The BCA said she is "currently on supervised release" for first-degree criminal sexual assault conduct, but around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, authorities asked for the public's help to locate her whereabouts. The missing person alert was canceled around 10:15 p.m. Friday.
Under a protection order in place, Gutierrez has been ordered to have no contact with 15-year-old Brian Ballardo, according to the BCA. Gutierrez and Ballardo told law enforcement they were a couple, the charges state.
Ballardo, along with a two-year-old and one-month-old, were traveling with Gutierrez in a white 2011 Hyundai Sonata with California license plate 6MTU971. The Nicollet County Sheriff's Office said Gutierrez and the three children have been located safe in the state of Wyoming Friday night.
According to the charges, Ballardo's mother reported the 15-year-old teen missing from California on November 23 of last year and that he may be with Gutierrez. Nicollet County law enforcement received multiple tips on November 9 about Ballardo and how he may be living with Gutierrez and may be the father of a newborn.
Investigators then determined that Gutierrez may be living in Nicollet County after her vehicle was stopped in the area twice. In September, a man who identified himself as "Juan Gutierrez" was driving her car when it was stopped in Sibley County. Law enforcement believed "Juan Gutierrez" was a fake name and later determined it was Ballardo. On November 4, she was stopped while driving her car in Lafayette. Ballardo was in the passenger seat, as well as two small children in car seats in the back.
Law enforcement conducted a search warrant at Gutierrez's Lafayette, Minnesota address on November 11. Officers found the defendant, the missing teen, a two-year-old and and a two-week-old child in the one-bedroom apartment. According to the BCA, Gutierrez has no legal custody of both children.
The charges state that Ballardo told law enforcement that the two-week-old was his child, and it wasn't possible for anyone else to be the father since he and Gutierrez had been together for longer than ten months. Gutierrez told law enforcement she had known him for years and they "had recently become boyfriend and girlfriend." She also said they traveled to Minnesota about four to five months prior.
Gutierrez's next virtual court appearance is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, November 30. If she does not appear for the court hearing, she could face additional criminal charges.
The BCA said Gutierrez and Ballardo are both from California, and Gutierrez has connections in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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E-cigarettes produce an aerosol by heating a liquid that usually contains nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals that help to make the aerosol.
The liquid used in e-cigarettes often contains nicotine and flavorings. This liquid is sometimes called “e-juice,” “e-liquid,” “vape juice,” or “vape liquid.”
Users inhale e-cigarette aerosol into their lungs. Bystanders can also breathe in this aerosol when the user exhales it into the air.
E-cigarette devices can be used to deliver marijuana and other drugs.
Why Is Nicotine Unsafe for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults?
Most e-cigarettes (vapes) contain nicotine—the addictive drug in regular cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products.
A CDC study found that 99% of the e-cigarettes sold in assessed venues in the United States contained nicotine. 1
Some vape product labels do not disclose that they contain nicotine, and some vape liquids marketed as containing 0% nicotine have been found to contain nicotine.
Nicotine can harm the developing adolescent brain. 2 The brain keeps developing until about age 25.
Using nicotine in adolescence can harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood, and impulse control. 2
Each time a new memory is created or a new skill is learned, stronger connections – or synapses – are built between brain cells. Young people’s brains build synapses faster than adult brains. Nicotine changes the way these synapses are formed.
Using nicotine in adolescence may also increase risk for future addiction to other drugs. 2
How Does Nicotine Addiction Affect Youth Mental Health?
When a person is dependent on (or addicted to) nicotine and stops using it, their body and brain have to get used to not having nicotine. This can result in temporary symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Nicotine withdrawal symptoms include irritability, restlessness, feeling anxious or depressed, trouble sleeping, problems concentrating, and craving nicotine. 3 People may keep using tobacco products to help relieve these symptoms. 4
Youth may turn to vaping to try to deal with stress or anxiety, creating a cycle of nicotine dependence. But nicotine addiction can be a source of stress.
What may start as social experimentation can become an addiction.
The most common reason U.S. middle and high school students give for trying an e-cigarette is “a friend used them.” 5
The most common reason youth give for continuing to use e-cigarettes is “I am feeling anxious, stressed, or depressed.” 5
Youth e-cigarette and cigarette use have been associated with mental health symptoms such as depression. 9, 10
Do symptoms of nicotine withdrawal improve after quitting?
Yes. As long as a person stays quit, withdrawal symptoms will fade over time as the brain gets used to not having nicotine.
Does quitting vaping improve mental health?
Scientists are still learning about the effects of quitting vaping on mental health. Quitting smoking cigarettes is associated with lower levels of anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as improved positive mood and quality of life. 9
What Are the Other Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults?
Scientists are still learning about the long-term health effects of e-cigarettes.
Some of the ingredients in e-cigarette aerosol could also be harmful to the lungs in the long-term. For example, some e-cigarette flavorings may be safe to eat but not to inhale because the gut can process more substances than the lungs. 1
Defective e-cigarette batteries have caused some fires and explosions, a few of which have resulted in serious injuries.
Children and adults have been poisoned by swallowing, breathing, or absorbing e-cigarette liquid through their skin or eyes. Nationally, approximately 50% of calls to poison control centers for e-cigarettes are for kids 5 years of age or younger.
Flavors and Marketing Make E-cigarettes Appealing to Youth
E-cigarettes come in various flavors, including fruit, candy, mint, and menthol.
A study from 2013-2014 showed that most youth who use e-cigarettes first start with a flavored variety, and flavors are the primary reason youth report using e-cigarettes. 6
In 2021, most youth who reported using e-cigarettes used flavored varieties (84.7%). Among middle and high school students who currently used any type of flavored e-cigarette in 2021, the most commonly used flavors were fruit (71.6%), candy, desserts, or other sweets (34.1%), mint (30.2%), and menthol (28.8%). 5 , 9
On January 2, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized an enforcement policy
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