A Clay County man has been charged with carjacking, attempted kidnapping, and multiple other crimes in a federal indictment filed in U.S. District Court.
The indictment, which was filed on an unspecified date, charges Stevie Earl Harris with attempted kidnapping, carjacking, using/carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, explosive materials – transport by non-licensee, and explosive materials – transport with intent to injure.
According to the indictment, the incident occurred on September 5, 2024, in Clay County, Alabama. Stevie Earl Harris is accused of crimes that threatened the safety of an innocent victim and others nearby, said Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristy M. Peoples.
The ATF investigated the case along with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Lineville Police Department, and Ashland Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Darius C. Greene and Kristy Peoples are prosecuting the case.
An indictment contains only charges. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Stevie Earl Harris, the defendant, is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The exact date of arraignment was not specified in the press release.
The ATF’s number one priority is to combat violent crime, said ATF Special Agent in Charge James VanVliet. We will continue to work in lockstep with our law enforcement partners to bring justice to individuals that harm our communities.
As of now, Stevie Earl Harris’ current status is not available. The press release does not specify any sentence or outcome.
Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndal/pr/clay-county-man-charged-carjacking-and-attempted-kidnapping