Troopers searching for escaped inmate in Christian Co.

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is searching for a missing inmate out of Christian County.

KSP Post 2 says they got a call from the Christian County Detention Center Saturday regarding an escaped inmate.

An investigation revealed that 52-year-old Kevin Johnson of Madisonville walked away from a work detail at the convention center in Hopkinsville.

Johnson is described as a white male that is 6 feet 2 inches tall and 250 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing khaki pants and black shirt.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Johnson is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police at 270-676-3313.