AR AR - Amir Isaiah Ellis, 20, Hot Springs 17 May 2023 *possibly abducted* *arrests*

[cocomod]

Hot Springs police searching for missing 20-year-old​

Hot Springs Police searching for missing 20-year-old

The Hot Springs Police Department is asking the public for help finding a missing 20-year-old.

katv.com

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Hot Springs Police Department is asking the public for help locating a missing 20-year-old.

Authorities said Amir Isaiah Ellis was last seen on the morning of May 17 at 101 Rocky Reef Circle.

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If you have any information, please contact Detective Branstetter at 501-321-6789 or email at bbranstetter@cityhs.net.

 

[cocomod]

Woman says two Hispanic men kidnapped her son Amir Ellis in Springs, Arkansas​

Woman says two Hispanic men kidnapped her son Amir Ellis in Springs, Arkansas

A Springs, Arkansas mother told The North Carolina Beat that her son, 20-year-old Amir Isaiah Ellis, was kidnapped by two Hispanic males late Monday night,early Tuesday morning, May 16, 2023. Jessica Ellis told The North Carolina Beat that she was at home on Wednesday when she received a text...

thencbeat.com

Jessica Ellis told The North Carolina Beat that she was at home on Wednesday when she received a text from Amir’s baby’s mother. Jessica said Amir’s baby’s mother told her that she had gotten a call from her bestfriend, who told her they received a call from a guy named Laron about Amir being kidnapped by two Hispanic men. Jessica said her son’s baby mother said Laron had dropped Amir off at a girl’s house named Takahi.

The North Carolina Beat spoke to Laron, who said he dropped Amir off at Takahi’s house “around one something” before Takahi called him around 1:30, saying two Hispanic guys ran into her house, beat Amir, and kidnapped him.

 

[heuristicsdepartment]

NamUs



Missing Person / NamUs #MP103791Amir Isiah Ellis, Male, Black / African American
Date of Last ContactMay 16, 2023
Missing FromHot Springs, Arkansas
Demographics
Missing Age20 Years
Current Age20 Years
First Name Amir
Middle NameIsiah
Last NameEllis

SexMale
Height5' 5" - 5' 7" (65 - 67 Inches)
Weight150 - 160 lbs
Race / EthnicityBlack / African American

Circumstances​

Date of Last ContactMay 16, 2023
NamUs Case CreatedMay 23, 2023

Last Known Location​

LocationHot Springs, Arkansas 71913
CountyGarland County
Missing From Tribal LandNo
Primary Residence on Tribal LandNo
Circumstances of DisappearanceEllis was at a friends residence when he reportedly left the residence with two light skin males and has not been heard from or seen since his disappearance.

Physical Description​

Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBrown

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Distinctive Physical Features​

Item
Description
Tattoo
Ellis has multiple tattoos on both arms. It is unknown what the tattoos are of, but are visible in the photograph submitted.

 

[GraceG]

He's been in the news for a recent felony Teen arrested after allegedly fleeing, ramming patrol unit The court activity related to this and other items are here (there is also an Order of Protection taken out against him). Unfortunately, any of these actions could put him with and around people that could threaten his safety. (search by name, and the page will come up). Court Case / Judgement Lookup | Garland County, AR

 

[cocomod]

Rumors show 3 arrests, but there is no news to confirm at this point

 

[cocomod]

 

[cocomod]

I hope Amir is found soon

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Information released by HSPD indicates that Ellis was last seen in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 17, at an address on Rocky Reef Circle in Hot Springs, although Ellis’s mother, Jessica Ellis, stated on social media that her son went missing either late Monday evening or early Tuesday morning, after allegedly being taken against his will by two Hispanic males.

Jessica Ellis told the House of Artist Podcast that Amir is one of four boys and is a nice, happy, goofy person and a loving son who adores his family. She and his loved ones are confident Amir did not leave of his own accord, because of his affection for the group, and because he normally keeps in regular touch with her and others in the family.

Authorities seek help to locate missing HS man

Authorities in Hot Springs are asking for help in finding a local young man who has not been seen by any of his friends or family since May 17.

www.malvern-online.com

 

[cocomod]

Hot Springs man missing, mother speaks out

According to the Hot Springs Police Department 20-year-old Amir Ellis was confirmed missing earlier this month.

katv.com

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Rumors show 3 arrests, but there is no news to confirm at this point

Confirmation of 3 arrests:

Fort Smith SWAT arrests 3 teens in connection to missing Arkansas man

Police have arrested three suspects in connection to the disappearance of 20-year-old Amir Isaiah Ellis, who still remains missing.

www.5newsonline.com

Police have arrested three suspects in connection to the disappearance of 20-year-old Amir Isaiah Ellis, who still remains missing.

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According to our Little Rock affiliate THV11, on Saturday, May 27, officials arrested three suspects in Fort Smith for the disappearance of Ellis.

According to Officer Omar Cervantes with the HSPD, 18-year-old Nathaniel A. Speed, 18-year-old Alexia T. Chambers, and a minor were charged with kidnapping in relation to Ellis' disappearance and are being held on a $1 million bond after being transported back to Hot Springs.

The Garland County Circuit Court has issued a gag order in relation to this case, so authorities are "unable to provide any other information at this time."

Anyone with information on Ellis' whereabouts should contact the HSPD at (501) 321-6704.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Nathaniel Allen Speed, 18, who lists a Centerview Street address, Alexia Tamaara Chambers, 18, who is reportedly homeless and the juvenile, whose name is not being released, were all taken into custody Saturday in Fort Smith and are each charged with a felony count of kidnapping, punishable by up to life in prison.

Speed was booked into the Garland County jail shortly after 11:30 p.m. Saturday, while Chambers was booked in shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday. The juvenile is being held at a juvenile detention facility. All three are being held on a $1 million bond.

Spa City police arrest 3 in case of missing man

HOT SPRINGS -- Hot Springs police have arrested three people -- including two 18-year-olds and a juvenile -- in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a local man who has been missing since May 17 and who has still not been located, Hot Springs police said Monday.

www.nwaonline.com

 

[aafromaa]

Unfortunately, none of this sounds good for Amir. I live near Hot Springs and while LE is not saying much, the word around here on the streets is that this is drug related and that they are looking for a body rather than a living victim. For his mother’s sake, I hope they are wrong.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Amir Ellis was declared missing by Hot Springs police, his family has contacted NAACP Unit 6013 in Hot Springs, "alleging discrimination in the handling of his disappearance," according to an NAACP news release.

Ellis was last seen on May 17. Hot Springs police posted his photo and asked for the public's help in finding him on Facebook a week later, on May 24, then arrested three suspects in his kidnapping less than a week later.

Jessica Ellis, his mother, has organized her own searches for her son and said she has not received any help from law enforcement in those efforts. She has organized two for this week, one held Wednesday and another set for today, in the Jessieville area where she believes he was taken.

She claims police told her they should be involved in the searches, but they have yet to show up to any of her search parties. Instead, strangers and volunteers have helped her on her quest. Conducting the search without dogs, drones or other equipment, her group has encountered snakes, bugs and more.

"They just dragged their feet on this," Ellis said. "They didn't even, I guess, think that he was for real kidnapped until recently."

"We are in touch with law enforcement and join with friends and family in the hope of Amir's return and that any and all perpetrators are brought to justice," the NAACP said in Wednesday's news release.

Family claims bias in search for missing Hot Springs man, 20

HOT SPRINGS -- Nearly two weeks after Amir Ellis was declared missing by Hot Springs police, his family has contacted NAACP Unit 6013 in Hot Springs, "alleging discrimination in the handling of his disappearance," according to an NAACP news release.

www.nwaonline.com

 

[cocomod]

I am so sad Amir's case isn't getting more attention.

 

[GraceG]

Since he has been formally named in the arrest on the kidnapping charges related to Amir I think this is shareable from a MSM article. Suspect Speed looks to have prior involvement with drug sales/distribution. 8 arrested in drug raid in Hot Springs

 

[PommyMommy]

JUN 11, 2023

'I’m still looking for him': Mother searches for answers in disappearance of Amir Ellis

After disappearing in Hot Springs just under a month ago, the mother of Amir Ellis continues searching for answers to what has happened.

www.thv11.com

[...]

18-year-old Nathanial Speed and 18-year-old Alexia Chambers were both charged with kidnapping and a juvenile was also taken into custody.

Though Amir has still not been found.

"I just want Amir found. It should be so simple," said Amir's mom, Jessica Ellis.

[...]

Especially since Amir is a soon-to-be father, and his son is expected to arrive soon.

“We don't know if Amir’s gonna get to be a part of that and so that hurts, and I at least wanted to have some answers for my grandson,” she added.

[...]

 

[Unsolved]

He's been in the news for a recent felony Teen arrested after allegedly fleeing, ramming patrol unit

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Reading that article makes me think that could be why it appears LE is not so hot to help on this case. Also wondering if any of the other people in the car from that incident are the same as the ones in this case?

 

[NeverPersonal]

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Reading that article makes me think that could be why it appears LE is not so hot to help on this case. Also wondering if any of the other people in the car from that incident are the same as the ones in this case?

Running from the cops shouldn't matter regarding his missing status. Every missing person, every resource, every time. Not to say you aren't saying that, I'm just clarifying that. I wonder the second question also

 

[NeverPersonal]

Nathaniel Allen Speed, 18, who lists a Centerview Street address, Alexia Tamaara Chambers, 18, who is reportedly homeless and the juvenile, whose name is not being released, were all taken into custody Saturday in Fort Smith and are each charged with a felony count of kidnapping, punishable by up to life in prison.

Speed was booked into the Garland County jail shortly after 11:30 p.m. Saturday, while Chambers was booked in shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday. The juvenile is being held at a juvenile detention facility. All three are being held on a $1 million bond.

Spa City police arrest 3 in case of missing man

HOT SPRINGS -- Hot Springs police have arrested three people -- including two 18-year-olds and a juvenile -- in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a local man who has been missing since May 17 and who has still not been located, Hot Springs police said Monday.

www.nwaonline.com

"In order to ensure a fair judicial process to all parties involved, the Garland County Circuit Court has issued a gag order in relation to this case and we are unable to provide any other information at this time," Cervantes said

 

[NeverPersonal]

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He looks REAL proud. I figured... he seemed real proud of it from the words I saw while looking at Amir's mom's social media pleas for Amir to return. MOO.