Huntsville Police upgrade Dumas missing person investigation to abduction case

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Police Department said it has obtained critical new evidence indicating that missing 37-year-old Ronald Leslie Dumas Jr. was abducted in December.

This development marks a significant shift in the investigation, HPD said in a news release, which has now escalated from a missing person case to an active abduction investigation.

Dumas was last seen on surveillance footage entering a liquor store with two women on Dec. 15. He left the store with them, appearing unharmed.

Through the investigation, HPD received information that led to the identification of the women and traced them to their apartment. Further investigation confirmed their connection to Dumas and revealed additional evidence of his abduction.

As the case progressed, HPD determined multiple individuals were involved in the incident.

Since uncovering these findings, HPD investigators have worked diligently to establish probable cause and hold those responsible accountable.

As a result, arrest warrants have been issued for the following individuals:

• Quintarius Shikelion White, 32, of Memphis is wanted for first degree kidnapping.

  

• Toure Laron McLaurin, 33, of Memphis is wanted for first degree kidnapping.
• Sabrina Rochelle Chambers, 27, of Huntsville is wanted for first degree kidnapping.
• Kierra Symone Clark, 27, of Memphis is wanted for conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
• Carissa Cash, 33, of Memphis is wanted for first degree receiving stolen property.

  

HPD said it is working with the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force to apprehend the suspects and urges anyone who recognizes or encounters them to report their whereabouts immediately to local law enforcement.

This remains an active investigation and additional charges may follow as more information emerges. the news release said.

With assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a credible lead identifying a 450-acre area south of Memphis, and extending into northern Mississippi, as a potential location for Dumas.

A coordinated search effort was conducted Thursday by 20 investigators, including crime scene personnel and drone operators, from HPD, the Memphis Police Department, the DeSoto County (Miss.) Sheriff’s Office and Southeastern Search Dogs to gather evidence and potentially locate Dumas.

HPD said it is committed to pursuing all leads and ensuring justice for Dumas and his family.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Investigator Stephen Gibbs at 256-427-5448. To provide an anonymous tip, call 256-532-7463 or submit information to Huntsville Area Crimestoppers at 53-CRIME.