The search for missing Portageville teenager Kaniah Jennings (pictured) continues.
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with her disappearance. 18 year old Blake Patrick from East Prairie was arrested for tampering with a stolen vehicle and felony stealing. Patrick is also considered a person of interest in Kaniah’s disappearance.
The second individual arrested is 38 year old Donald Peoples, Jr. He is being charged with tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution. It is believed that he deleted text messages related to a possible kidnapping.
The third individual arrested is 34 year old Keenan Peoples. He is being charge with tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution. Keenan is accused of trying to erase digital evidence in connection with a stolen vehicle.
Keenan Peoples and Blake Patrick are being held in the Pemiscot County Jail without bond.
Donald Peoples is being held in the Dunklin County Jail on no bond.
If you have any information related to this investigation, please contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 573-840-9500.