Former NFL Star Jerrell Powe Arrested For Kidnapping

BYErika MariePublished on January 17, 2023798 Views

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GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 30: Jerrell Powe #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs rests on the sidelines during a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 30, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Chiefs 24-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The alleged victim told police he was kidnapped and being forced to withdraw money from a bank.

The internet has been buzzing this week with news regarding sports stars' controversies, and Jerrell Powe was an unlikely addition. The former NFL star played for Ole Miss before being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs. He would move on to the Houston Texans and also played for the Washington Commanders before being released in 2015. Powe officially retired in 2017.

He has kept a low profile over the years without returning to the spotlight. However, several news outlets reported Powe was arrested in Mississippi in connection to a kidnapping.

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NBC News reports Powe was arrested alongside an alleged accomplice, 35-year-old Gavin Bates. It was further said that at least one arrest was at a Chase Bank.

Details regarding this case are unclear, but it was stated that a victim, a man, told police he was kidnapped "against his will." The man also reportedly shared with officers that he was being "forced to withdraw money" from the bank.

ASHBURN VA, JUNE 17: Joe Kim, Asst. Strenght & Conditioning / Skill Development coach, works with arm movement with nose tackle Jerrell Powe during day two of Redskins mini-camp in Ashburn VA, June 17, 2015 (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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Powe nor his alleged accomplice have issued statements about the allegations. It's stated the former footballer remains in police custody at the time of this publication. The investigation is ongoing, but the alleged victim is safe, said authorities.

Meanwhile, Powe isn't the only NFLer to make headlines. Antonio Brown also comes under fire after sharing sexually explicit images on Snapchat. He has reportedly been suspended from the platform. The mother of his children, Chelsie Kyriss, has also spoken out against the images.

About The Author

Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.

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