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The following was taken from a press release distributed by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department on July 8, 2024:
CLARKE COUNTY, Ga. – On July 8th, 2024, at approximately 4:54 AM, Athens-Clarke County Police responded to the 200 block of Highland Park Dr regarding a minor [14] being kidnapped. During the investigation, officers located the suspect vehicle on Westchester Drive after a series of hit-and-run accidents.
The minor was located and transported to a local hospital. After a preliminary investigation, officers took custody of the suspect, Jehron Keys, 19, Lawrenceville, GA.
Keys was charged with Kidnapping, Child Molestation, Statutory Rape, Reckless Driving, three counts of Hit and Run, Failure to Maintain Lane, and Unsafe Tires.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Shapland at dara.shapland@accgov.com or 762-400-7198.