JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson County deputies said a man was arrested for kidnapping his ex-girlfriend in Alabama and for sexually assaulting her.

Deputies responded to the Circle K gas station in St. Martin around 9:00 a.m. on July 31 after receiving a call about a kidnapping.

When deputies arrived, the victim said she was kidnapped from her home in Alabama by Melvin Hill and sexually assaulted in multiple jurisdictions. They said she was able to escape from Hill after running into the convenience store and alerting employees.

According to investigators, Hill was arrested by deputies as he attempted to flee back to Alabama. He was transported to the Jackson County Adult Detention Center. Hill was charged with kidnapping, motor vehicle theft and sexual battery.

Deputies said additional charges in neighboring jurisdictions are forth coming.