Suspect Arrested After Yazoo Pursuit

Man wanted on Hinds County carjacking charges taken into custody

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:24pm

An extreme close-up photograph of a worn and scuffed car key fob, conceptually representing the aftermath of a carjacking incident.The recovery of a stolen vehicle key fob highlights the ongoing efforts to address carjackings in the region.Yazoo City Today

A man wanted on carjacking charges out of Hinds County, Mississippi was arrested after a pursuit that began near Yazoo City. The suspect, identified as Kalveonte Moore, was seen driving a stolen vehicle and refused to stop when approached by deputies, leading to a chase that ended without injuries.

Why it matters

Carjackings have been an ongoing issue in the region, with law enforcement agencies working to apprehend suspects and recover stolen vehicles. This arrest highlights the coordinated efforts between multiple agencies to address this type of crime and ensure public safety.

The details

According to the Yazoo County Sheriff's Office, Investigator Antwan Jones spotted the suspect's vehicle traveling north on Highway 49 as it entered the Yazoo City limits. Deputies then made contact with the vehicle, but the driver, identified as Kalveonte Moore, refused to stop, leading to a pursuit. Authorities confirmed the vehicle Moore was driving was stolen and have since recovered it.

  • The incident occurred on April 8, 2026.

The players

Kalveonte Moore

The suspect who was wanted on carjacking charges out of Hinds County and was arrested after the pursuit in Yazoo County.

Antwan Jones

A Yazoo County Sheriff's Office investigator who initially spotted the suspect's vehicle.

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What’s next

Moore is being held at the Yazoo County Regional Correctional Facility.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to address the issue of carjackings in the region and recover stolen vehicles, highlighting the importance of coordinated efforts between multiple jurisdictions.