Three inmates have escaped from the Madison County Jail, the Sheriff’s Office confirmed. The breakout happened in the recreation yard early Sunday morning. Authorities are currently searching for all three fugitives.
The escaped inmates are identified as Dillon Decker, age 32; Brandon Forbes, age 43; and Cameron Deshaun Campbell, age 23. Decker is facing multiple charges including possession of methamphetamine, resisting arrest, aggravated assault, theft of property, driving on a suspended license, reckless driving, possession of drug paraphernalia and evading arrest. Forbes is wanted for violating parole. Campbell is charged with theft, possession of schedule VI drugs and felony weapon possession.
Officials have urged the public not to approach any of the three. Instead people with information are asked to call 911 immediately or contact the Jackson, Tennessee Police Department at 731-425-8400.
No further updates have been released yet about how the inmates managed to escape or their current whereabouts. Investigations are ongoing and law enforcement remains on alert in the area.