Police actively looking for left Ohio inmate

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – – A nation-wide manhunt for 2 escaped inmates from Lima, Ohio has reached the Tri-State.

Henderson Police have actually found what they believe to be a stolen automobile inhabited by two left inmates from Lima, Ohio. Authorities spotted the vehicle, a Mercury Capris convertible, just after 3 a.m. on Highway 41 near Atkinson Park. A pursuit started when officers attempted to pull the lorry over. They say the car crashed on Camaro Drive, where the 2 apparently ran away. One of the suspects, James Lee, was required to a healthcare facility and then captured.

The other got away inmate, Bradley Gillespie, is still at large. Gillespie is charged with murder, going into and breaking, theft, assault, and a number of other offenses.

Bradley Gillespie

The U.S. Marshals and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are using a benefit for up to $20,000 for information causing the arrest of the inmates.

Henderson authorities say they currently have a perimeter set up in the area of Camaro Drive. Residents in the location are being encouraged to keep their doors locked, and to get in touch with 911 if you have any details on the place of Bradley Gillespie.

Gillespie and Lee were discovered missing from the Allen-Oakwood Correctional organization on Tuesday. That correctional organization has to do with 350 miles from Evansville.

Evansville Police are also involved in the search. They say they were gotten in touch with by Henderson Police about somebody who might have been attempting to swim throughout the Ohio River along Old Henderson Road near Hickory Ridge. Nevertheless, authorities say they did not find any evidence of anybody attempting to swim throughout the river.

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U.S. Marshals showed up on scene just after 6 a.m. Right before 7 a.m., a cops K9 came to the scene of the crash to pick up a scent. After getting the scent, police started walking towards Atkinson Park, according to those at the scene.

Henderson Police established a command post at the Hays Boat Ramp. Authorities say the park is closed while firms attempt to find Gillespie. Deaconess Henderson Hospital has confirmed they are on lockdown due to the manhunt, however security is available to let anybody inside who needs care.

A military helicopter was seen flying over Henderson in the location the search is happening. The helicopter was visible on our Henderson tower cam.



Allen-Oakwood Correctional Institute Warden Angela Hunsinger-Stuff held a press conference on Tuesday to discuss the press conference with Allen County Sheriff Matt Tregila to discuss the escape. You can view journalism conference in the video gamer below:

Eyewitness News Crew is presently on the scene, and will provide new information on air and online as the circumstance unfolds.