UPDATE January Escapee Located

Hopkinsville, KY (Christian County) – Jaquavius D. Whitlock was located and apprehended by the Hopkinsville Police Department on March 12, 2020. 

ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE

Hopkinsville, KY (Christian County) – On January 6, 2020 at approximately 3:44 PM, Kentucky State Police Post 2 in Madisonville, received a call stating an inmate had escaped the Christian County Detention Center. Jaquavius D. Whitlock was on a furlough for medical treatment, when he exited a family members vehicle, and fled on foot. He was last seen on South Oneal Avenue in Hopkinsville, KY at approximately 1:50 PM.

Jaquavius D. Whitlock is 19 years of age, of Hopkinsville, KY. He is a black male, with black hair, brown eyes, approximately 5’9” tall, and weighs approximately 165 pounds. He was last seen wearing a red sweatshirt and jeans. Whitlock was being lodged on charges of Possession of Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia- Buy/Possess, Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun, and Using Restricted Ammo during Felony (No Shots).

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of the subject, please contact Kentucky State Police Post 2 at 270-676-3313 or by Text a Tip via the Kentucky State Police App. Callers may remain Anonymous.

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