FBI Offered $20,000 Reward for Kidnapping Suspect
The FBI has increased the reward for information regarding a man charged in an August kidnapping on I-20.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Crime — General
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Federal authorities have raised the reward for information leading to the capture of Julious George Khalid to $20,000. Khalid faces kidnapping charges following an August 7 incident where suspects impersonated law enforcement to stop a driver.
Why it matters
The case highlights the dangers of individuals impersonating police officers to commit violent crimes. Investigators hope the increased financial incentive will encourage the public to provide information leading to the arrest of the suspect.
The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for tips leading to the arrest of 38-year-old suspect Julious George Khalid. The suspect also uses the aliases Julious George Robles and Akeem M. Mitchell.
The players
FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the primary federal law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the kidnapping and managing the reward process.
Julious George Khalid
The 38-year-old suspect is currently wanted on kidnapping charges and is known to use the aliases Julious George Robles and Akeem M. Mitchell.
The details
On August 7, suspects forced a victim to stop at gunpoint on I-20 near Panola Road by impersonating law enforcement officers. The victim was then extorted for money before being released, leading authorities to charge Khalid with kidnapping.
Timeline
The kidnapping incident occurred on August 7.
Legal Context
This investigation follows standard FBI reward escalation protocols designed to generate leads in high-priority federal kidnapping cases. Such measures are frequently utilized when traditional investigative leads have been exhausted.
Residents should exercise extreme caution and verify the identity of any individual claiming to be law enforcement if pulled over on the highway. Anyone with information is urged to call the FBI tipline at 1-800-225-5324.
The takeaway
Highway impersonation schemes rely on the authority of official uniforms and gear to intimidate victims into compliance. Drivers are encouraged to pull over only in well-lit areas or call 911 if they suspect a traffic stop is not legitimate.
Further reading
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More information
To report information to federal investigators, use the FBI online tip submission portal.
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