JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – A manhunt is underway after an inmate escaped from the Jasper County Jail on Tuesday afternoon.
The inmate, identified as Devin Johnson, fled on foot at approximately 3:15 p.m. He is described as a young white male and was last seen wearing a white long-sleeved shirt and yellow pants.
Johnson was last spotted in the area surrounding the jail. He is not believed to be armed or dangerous, but the public is advised not to approach him or offer transportation.
Local law enforcement is actively searching for Johnson and asking anyone who sees someone matching his description to contact 911.
No additional details have been released about the circumstances of the escape. The investigation is ongoing.
