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Ada Hernandez-Pineda – Photo courtesy of Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The investigation for a missing Punta Gorda teenager ended in Georgia Sunday. Authorities found Ada Hernandez-Pineda, 15, with suspect Jose Valle, 24, and another person who has not been identified yet. Jose Valle – Photo courtesy of Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Valle, Hernandez-Pineda and unidentified individual were traveling together on I-95 when they were stopped by law enforcement. Valle and the other suspect were both arrested after being apprehended. According to Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, it has become a federal case, since the three individuals crossed state lines. Hernandez-Pineda was found unharmed, but it is unclear if she has returned home to her family. Unanswered questions include whether Hernandez-Pineda was kidnapped or if she ran away purposely. Trust WINK News to update you as more information becomes available.