Toddler, Father Sought in Contra Costa County Custody Deprivation Case

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — Contra Costa County sheriff's detectives are investigating a deprivation of custody case, a sheriff's spokesman said today. A Contra Costa County Superior Court judge awarded temporary guardianship of 3-year-old Jahkai Smith to a relative late last month, sheriff's spokesman Jimmy Lee said.

Jahkai's father Jahron Najee Smith has ignored the court order and is refusing to turn over the child.
Because of his age, Jahkai is considered to be at risk. He is described as 3 feet tall and weighing 50 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

Smith is said to be 5 feet 11 inches tall and 155 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Smith may be in Bay Point, Antioch, or Oakland, Lee said.

Any information on the whereabouts of Jahkai or Smith can be given to the sheriff's Investigative Division at (925) 383-9795 or tips@so.cccounty.us. Anonymous voicemails can be left at (866) 846-3592.

By Bay City News

Photo courtesy Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office