Hayes charged with kidnapping

Christopher Michael Hayes, 32, appeared in Vicksburg Municipal Court Wednesday morning. He was charged with kidnapping.

According to Vicksburg Police Lt. Johnnie Edwards, on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at around 2:22 p.m., Vicksburg police responded to Whataburger at 3402 Halls Ferry Road for a report of a kidnapping.

A BOLO (be on the lookout) was issued, and the black Ford pickup driven by Hayes was stopped on East Clay Street a few minutes later. The victim, who is Hayes’ wife, stated to investigators that she was taken from the restaurant by force.

Hayes was given a $100,000 bond by Judge Allen Derivaux. He is being held in the Warren County Jail and his case will be presented to a future term of the Warren County grand jury.