HOPKINSVILLE, Ky (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Kentucky State Police have joined the search for an escaped inmate in Christian County, Kentucky. The KSP post in Madisonville was notified January 6 that an inmate had escaped the Christian County Detention Center.
The inmate is Jaquavius D. Whitlock, 19, was on a furlough for medical treatment when he exited a family member’s vehicle and fled on foot. He was last seen on South Oneal Avenue in Hopkinsville at approximately 1:50 pm.
Jaquavius D. Whitlock is from the Hopkinsville area. Officials say 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 had been charged with 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.