Estranged mother deemed responsible for kidnapping of 3 children ...

5 Dec 2024

WHSV

Estranged mother deemed responsible for kidnapping of 3 children

After conducting an investigation into the Thursday kidnapping of three children in Fishersville, officials said they have determined the children’s estranged biological mother is responsible for their disappearance.

FISHERSVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - After conducting an investigation into the Thursday kidnapping of three children in Fishersville, officials said they have determined the children’s estranged biological mother is responsible for their disappearance.

Evidence suggests the mother, Shanice Chante Davison, 35, of Evergreen, Alabama, is traveling with the children and “likely on the way back to Alabama,” according to the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office. Davison is wanted by ACSO for three counts of felony abduction.

“The safety and well-being of the children remain our highest priority, and we are working diligently with law enforcement agencies across state lines to locate them,” the release said.

Virginia State Police has issued an AMBER Alert for the three children:

Jai’Marcus Lewis, 10, Black male
Ja’Miyah Lewis, 8, Black female
Ja’Liyah Lewis, 6, Black female

The children are believed to be in “extreme danger,” according to the AMBER alert. The ACSO release describes Davison as 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.

The children are believed to be in “extreme danger” and may be with their biological mother,... — The children are believed to be in “extreme danger” and may be with their biological mother, Shanice Chante Davison, according to the AMBER alert.(Virginia State Police)

ACSO responded to a 911 call from the children’s parent at 8:27 a.m. The three children were “waiting for the bus, when a black 4-door vehicle pulled up to the bus stop, and took the children,” according to the ACSO. The AMBER Alert later clarified the vehicle is possibly a newer model Nissan Sentra with an unknown tag.

Both Ja’Miyah and Ja’Liyah were both wearing pink jackets, while Jai’Marcus was wearing a black and dark blue jacket with neon zippers, ACSO said. The children were last seen at approximately 7:40 a.m. when they left for the bus stop.

Three children — Jai'Marcus, Ja'Miyah and Ja'Liyah Lewis — were kidnapped in Fishersville.(Augusta County Sheriff's Office | Canva)

ACSO urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Shanice Davison or the children to contact ACSO Investigator Ron Reid immediately at 540-245-5333. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 800-322-2017.

The release also asks that “If you see Shanice Davison or the children, do not approach them. Instead, contact local law enforcement. It is believed that Davison has crossed stateliness and is no longer in Virginia.”

“This is an active investigation, and we are committed to reuniting the children with their legal guardians as quickly and safely as possible,” said Augusta County Sheriff Donald Smith.