St. Pete kidnapping suspect turns himself in after more than 3 weeks on the run

The Brief

  • A man accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend turned himself in to authorities.
  • Jahvontae Bell is charged with kidnapping, carjacking, and aggravated stalking.
  • The victim was also reported missing in July 2024 in Hillsborough County, and she was found with Bell, who was arrested on multiple charges, including armed kidnapping.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. A kidnapping suspect turned himself in to authorities early Thursday morning.

The backstory:

According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, Jayanna Clark was seen having an altercation with a man in the parking lot of the Crescent Lane Apartments, 2000 Gandy Blvd. around 7:30 a.m. on September 1.

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