The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office and Pearl Police Department are requesting assistance from the public in locating Christon Joseph Hempel.

According to Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers, Hempel is a 30 year old male, 6’0, 143 lbs., brown eyes, black hair. He is a wanted on charges of FTA, possession of marijuana; as subsequent drug offender as a habitual offender, felony evasion, possession of a stolen weapon, and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Anyone with information that leads to an arrest could be eligible for up to a $2,500 reward. If you have information to help in this case, please call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online through the Web Tip link on the home page of the Central MS Crime Stoppers website. Or use your mobile device or computer to submit a tip by going to www.P3tips.com/116