NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – Adams County deputies announced a man was arrested for kidnapping a 12-year-old girl.

Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said the suspect, Victor Alfonso Xol Mez, was taken into custody by Concordia Parish deputies during a traffic stop in Clayton, Louisiana, on October 12, 2025.

Investigators said the 12-year-old was last seen at a residence on Duck Pond Road at 11:00 p.m. on October 11, 2025. Patten said the girl was safely recovered in Louisiana.

“We are extremely thankful for the quick coordination between our office and the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office,” said Patten.

Xol Mez was charged with kidnapping. The investigation is ongoing.