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On 30 April 2019 at approximately 0102 hours, Pearl Police Department responded to the area of Belvedere Drive in reference to a male that said his vehicle was stolen from him at gunpoint. Detectives were notified of the incident and started the investigation. The vehicle was soon-there-after located and recovered by deputies with the Simpson County Sheriff’s Dept. Through investigative leads, detectives were able to identify Michael Tyson Chappell Jr. and Angel Secrest as possible offenders in the crime. Through collaboration with SCSO Chappell Jr.’s brother, Bailey Chappell, was arrested on charges stemming from the carjacking in Pearl. Information was obtained through the interview with the Bailey that the Chappell Jr.’s parents, Michael Chappell Sr. and Katherine Neese were hindering the investigation and prosecution of Chappell Jr. by assisting his flight from justice by transporting and providing him aid. Warrants Officers with the Pearl Police Department, with assistance from the United States Marshals Services’ Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force, later arrested Chappell Jr. and Secrest at a residence in Terry, MS. Chappell Sr. and Neese were arrested at their residences in Pearl.
Through the course of the investigation Pearl Police Detectives received information that evidence was disposed of in Simpson County. A search warrant was completed for a piece of land located in Braxton, MS. Pearl Police Detective, Investigators from Simpson County Sheriff’s Office and officials with Rankin County Emergency Operation went to that location and executed the search warrant.
The investigation into the armed carjacking is cleared with 5 arrests. This case will be presented by the Pearl Police Department to the Rankin County District Attorney’s Office for indictment. We would like to thank the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office, The United States Marshal Services’ Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, and Rankin County Emergency Management Operations for their prompt, professional support in the effort to help solve this violent crime. With this collaborative effort, and good teamwork it proves that no matter where a crime takes place, suspects will be will brought to justice to protect the citizens of Pearl.
Michael Tyson Chappell Jr, 21 years of age Pearl, MS (Armed Carjacking)
Angel Marie Secrest, 19 years of age Brandon MS (Armed Carjacking)
Michael Tyson Chappell Sr, 40 years of age Pearl, MS (Hindering Prosecution) 
Katherine Emily Neese, 36 years of age Pearl, MS (Hindering Prosecution) 
Bailey Chappell, 19 years of age Braxton, MS (Harboring a Fugitive, Aiding & Abetting) (No picture available)
Information is from the Pearl Police Department Facebook page
