(Maplewood, MN) — A missing four-year-old Maplewood boy has been safely returned to his mother. Daniel Sheppard, Junior had been reported missing on Thursday and was believed to be with his non-custodial father, Daniel Sheppard, Senior. The elder Sheppard returned the boy to his mother early this morning after learning that he was being investigated by Maplewood Police for deprivation of parental rights. Officials plan to present the case to the Ramsey County Attorney for potential charges against the elder Sheppard.