Crime & Safety
The Monticello inmate who escaped from Drew County earlier this week surrenders to police
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Little Rock, Arkansas – The Monticello inmate who escaped from Drew County earlier this week surrendered to police on Friday.
According to Drew County Sheriff’s Office, the prisoner who was identified as the Brandon Cox, of Monticello, escaped on Wednesday and he has been on the run until Friday when he surrendered to police.
The inmate was charged with kidnapping, first-degree domestic batter, fleeing, parole violation, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Additionally, officials with the Drew County Sheriff’s Office said that Cox surrendered to the authorities in the Greenhill and New Hope area of Drew County.
The deputies were looking for the inmate in the area and they even used tracking dogs to help in the search.
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