RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - A former Ole Miss and professional football player was arrested & charged with kidnapping Thursday.
According to Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers, Jerrell Powe, 35, of Buckatunna, Mississippi, was encountered by Ridgeland police at Chase Bank in Ridgeland. Myers said that an accomplice, 35-year-old Gavin Bates of Roseville, California, was arrested & charged with kidnapping as well.
Chief Myers said that the incident began in Laurel, Mississippi, & ended in Ridgeland when the victim was able to contact Ridgeland PD, who told officers he was kidnapped “against his will,” & was “forced to withdraw money” at the bank.
Investigators are currently gathering facts & evidence regarding the incident.
Chief Myers said the victim is safe.
Powe & Bates are being held at the Madison County Detention Center without bond & are pending a hearing on Tuesday, January 17.
Ridgeland PD said further criminal charges are possible.
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