SLIDELL, La. — The search for a Mississippi kidnapping suspect in St. Tammany Parish is over. The Slidell Police Department says Eric Eugene Rawlings, Jr., turned himself in on Wednesday.
Police received a tip Tuesday morning from Mississippi law enforcement regarding an Amber Alert for two children from Vicksburg.
3-year-old Tamerikaya Rawlings and 5-year-old Benyaaqob Rawlings were secured, and suspect Ronneisha Evans was taken into custody Tuesday. Police also found a newborn baby who they believe was born within the last day and belongs to Evans. That baby was taken to the hospital.
Authorities say Rawlings and Evans did not have legal custody of the two kidnapped children.
Slidell PD says there are K-9's on the ground and drones in the air to aid in the search.
"We are very confident that we are going to get this individual in custody," said Seuzeneau. "He was last seen wearing red shorts, white shirt and no shoes, barefoot, so if you live in these areas, Lake Village and Tanglewood, be on the lookout. Check your backyards, your sheds, and call 911 immediately."
Despite the children and Rawlings sharing the same surname, no word yet as to the relation – if any – between them.
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