Father Arrested for Lying About 2-Year-Old’s Disappearance: Where is J’Asiah Mitchell?
The DeKalb County Police Department in Georgia has made a startling arrest in the case of the missing 2-year-old boy, J’Asiah Mitchell. The father, 23-year-old Artavious North, has been charged with giving a false statement and false report of a crime after claiming that his son had been kidnapped by armed men. However, inconsistencies in North’s story raised suspicions, leading to his arrest. The authorities are now working diligently to uncover the truth and locate the young child.
According to J’Asiah’s mother, Asia Mitchell, North alleged that while leaving their neighborhood, armed men approached him, held him at gunpoint, and took the toddler from his arms. But as the investigation progressed, discrepancies in North’s account emerged, causing the police to name him a person of interest and eventually arresting him.
Initially, North claimed that a car started following him as he left an apartment complex with his son. He stated that the car swerved in front of him and armed individuals demanded something from him. However, his own grandmother expressed doubts, saying that even if it were a drug-related incident, they would have targeted North instead of the baby. The family wants North to come forward with the truth and provide closure to the distressing situation.
We are working through inconsistencies in the reporting of the alleged kidnapping. The investigation is fluid and evolving. We are working with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to follow up on all available leads, stated the DeKalb County Police Department. The top priority remains finding young J’Asiah.
In an attempt to uncover any leads, police officers and city water crews drained a lake near the apartment complex where North claimed the kidnapping took place, but no new information has come to light.
Both J’Asiah’s mother and grandmother are desperately pleading for the toddler’s safe return. They emphasize that he is loved by many and urge anyone who may have information about his whereabouts to come forward.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging the public to be vigilant. Should anyone encounter a child matching J’Asiah’s description, they are instructed to immediately call 911. Furthermore, individuals with information related to the case are urged to contact the East Point Police Department.
The search for J’Asiah Mitchell continues, with the hope that he will soon be reunited with his distraught family. The truth surrounding his disappearance remains unclear, but the dedicated efforts of law enforcement and cooperation from the community may lead to a resolution in the near future.
