Alabama Man Arrested for Carjacking With Children Inside in Mississippi

An Alabama guy has been arrested after allegedly carjacking a vehicle in Mississippi with an adult and three children inside.

During the early hours of Sunday, April 21, 2024, the George County Sheriff’s Office received a distress call from a female reporting a vehicle theft involving her children and an adult passenger.

The incident occurred on Highway 98 near the weigh station when the victim’s vehicle was stopped, and a male suspect, identified as Demetrius Young, 34, of Mobile, allegedly jumped in and drove away with the vehicle, which contained the victim’s three juvenile children, ages eleven, thirteen, and ten months, as well as an adult passenger.

Young was captured shortly after the initial report, thanks to George County Deputies’ fast response. He was arrested and sent to the George County Regional Correctional Facility, where he was charged with carjacking and four counts of kidnapping.

In his first appearance before a George County Justice Court Judge, Young was given a $50,000 Commercial Bond for Carjacking and $50,000 for each count of Kidnapping, for a total of $250,000 Commercial Bond. Young is still in jail at the GCRCF.

Sheriff Mitchell Mixon applauded his deputies for their brave and prompt response to the incident, highlighting that their actions likely saved lives. Anyone with information on this event or any other crime should call the George County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Division, at 601.947.4811.

Individuals can also send anonymous tips through Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers by calling 877.787.5898 or visiting mscoastcrimestoppers.com or the George County Sheriff’s Office website, www.GeorgeCountyMSSheriff.com.