Clay County Man Charged with Carjacking and Attempted Kidnapping

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A Clay County man charged with carjacking, attempted kidnapping, and multiple other crimes has been arraigned in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr.

A five-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Stevie Earl Harris with attempted kidnapping, carjacking, using/carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, explosive materials - transport by non-licensee, and explosive materials - transport with intent to injure. This incident occurred on September 5, 2024, in Clay County, Alabama.

"As alleged in the indictment, the defendant is accused of crimes that threatened the safety of an innocent victim and others nearby," said Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristy M. Peoples. "We appreciate the outstanding work of our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners whose coordinated efforts made this prosecution possible."

"ATF's number one priority is to combat violent crime," said ATF Special Agent in Charge James VanVliet. "We will continue to work in lockstep with our law enforcement partners to bring justice to individuals that harm our communities."

The ATF investigated the case along with the Clay County Sheriff's Office, Lineville Police Department, and Ashland Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Darius C. Greene and Kristy Peoples are prosecuting the case.

An indictment contains only charges. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.