Clay County man facing federal charges stemming from a 2024 incident

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CLAY COUNTY, Ala. – Stemming stem from an incident that happened on September 5, 2024, a Clay County man faces federal charges for carjacking, attempted kidnapping, and several other crimes.

Stevie Earl Harris was arraigned in federal court and a five-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges him 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.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristy M. Peoples said that the charges against Harris threatened the safety of an innocent victim and others nearby. Working on the case were the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, the Lineville Police Department, the Ashland Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.


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