Carjacking Suspect Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Stolen SUV

Yazoo County authorities apprehend Kalveonte Moore, who is wanted in Hinds County on carjacking charges.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:51pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car key or ignition switch, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the investigation of a carjacking incident.A recent wave of carjackings in the Jackson area has prompted increased coordination between law enforcement agencies to apprehend suspects.Jackson Today

A man wanted for carjacking in the Jackson area was arrested after a high-speed chase through Yazoo City, Mississippi. The Yazoo County Sheriff's Office attempted to pull over a Mazda SUV reported stolen, but the driver, identified as Kalveonte Moore, refused to stop. Deputies pursued the vehicle north through the city until the chase ended without injury, with the SUV having sustained flat tires.

Why it matters

Carjackings have been an ongoing issue in the Jackson metropolitan area, with authorities working to apprehend suspects and address the problem. This arrest highlights the coordination between law enforcement agencies to track down and capture a wanted individual.

The details

According to the Yazoo County Sheriff's Office, deputies spotted the stolen Mazda SUV with Simpson County plates on Highway 49 just outside Yazoo City on Wednesday morning. When they attempted to pull the vehicle over, the driver, later identified as Kalveonte Moore, refused to stop. Deputies then chased the SUV north through Yazoo City until the chase ended, with the vehicle having sustained flat tires.

  • The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, April 8, 2026.
  • The chase took place through Yazoo City.

The players

Yazoo County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that initiated the pursuit and apprehended the suspect.

Kalveonte Moore

The 28-year-old man wanted in Hinds County, Mississippi on carjacking charges, who was arrested after the high-speed chase in Yazoo County.

Hinds County

The county where Kalveonte Moore is wanted on carjacking charges.

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What they’re saying

“We're glad we were able to apprehend this suspect without anyone getting hurt. Our deputies worked closely with other agencies to bring this chase to a safe conclusion.”

— Sheriff Jacob Runnels, Yazoo County Sheriff

What’s next

Kalveonte Moore will be extradited to Hinds County to face the outstanding carjacking charges.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the ongoing efforts by law enforcement in the Jackson metropolitan area to address the persistent problem of carjackings, with agencies coordinating to track down and apprehend suspects wanted for these serious crimes.