PEARL RIVER COUNTY — An inmate who fled on foot from the Pearl River County Criminal Justice Center after learning he would not receive bond was captured Tuesday following a three-hour manhunt, authorities said.
Semaj Hall had arrived at the Lenoir Rowell Criminal Justice Center around noon Tuesday to be read his indictment when he ran from the facility, according to authorities.
Corrections officers, investigators and patrol deputies immediately pursued Hall as law enforcement established a perimeter in nearby wooded areas, roadways and highways.
Authorities said Hall was found and taken back into custody around 3 p.m. with assistance from K-9 Amos.
According to the jail’s website, Hall faces multiple charges, including:
- Felony fleeing or eluding law enforcement
- Controlled substance violations, including possession with intent to sell or distribute
- Escape of a prisoner
- Resisting or obstructing arrest
- Disorderly conduct and failure to comply with law enforcement commands
- Contributing to the neglect or delinquency of a child
- Marijuana possession
- Reckless driving
- Speeding
- Disobeying traffic control devices
- Improper lane usage and improper passing
- Improper turn/no turn signal
- Driving without headlights
- Driving without a license
- Failure to maintain liability insurance
- Seat belt violation
Multiple agencies assisted in the search, including the Mississippi Highway Patrol K Troop, Mississippi Department of Corrections, Picayune Police Department, Poplarville Police Department and the United States Marshals Service, along with several other agencies.
Officials thanked responding agencies for their assistance in the capture. No injuries were reported.
