Ex-NFLer Jerrell Powe got busted on kidnapping charges in Mississippi on Thursday by the “police with an accomplice at a Chase Bank in Ridgeland.” According to the New York Post;
Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers told WLBT-TV the incident began in Laurel, Miss., when a victim contacted police and said he was kidnapped “against his will,” and was “forced to withdraw money” at the bank.
The alleged victim is safe, per authorities, while Powe, a 35-year-old former defensive lineman, and Gavin Bates, 35, were arrested and charged with kidnapping.
Powe, still jailed at the Madison County Detention Center as of Monday with no bail set, is scheduled to make an initial appearance before a judge on Tuesday. It is unclear if he has a lawyer.
Powe played defensive tackle for Ole Miss from 2008 to 2010. He finished with 69 tackles, seven sacks and an interception in 37 games. Powe was named Second-Team All-Southeastern Conference in 2009 and 2010.
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Powe in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft. He played in 12 games over three seasons for the Chiefs, garnering eight tackles and one sack. Powe played in 16 games for the Houston Texans in 2014, recording 10 tackles.
Investigators are currently gathering facts and evidence regarding the incident.
Chief Myers said the victim is safe.
Powe and Bates are being held at the Madison County Detention Center without bond and are pending a hearing on Tuesday, January 17.
Ridgeland PD said further criminal charges are possible.
The streets are saying the man who Powe and accomplice kidnapped possibly owed them a lot of money and that is why Powe was forcing him to withdraw money from the back. That is just speculation at this time, but something to keep an eye out on as the case continues.
NFL players seems to have a hard time after they leave the league.
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