Kentucky inmate escapes during transport in Estill County

IRVINE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is searching for an inmate that has escaped twice within nearly a month.

According to authorities, troopers were contacted just before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday by the Estill County Sheriff’s Office about an escaped inmate.

Authorities say 43-year-old Jeffrey Harrison of Lexington escaped custody while being transported at around 9:20 a.m. this morning from the Estill County Courthouse.

Last month, Harrison also escaped from the Three Forks Regional Jail in Lee County.

Harrison is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall and 138 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.

He was last seen wearing an orange jumpsuit.

Anyone with information regarding Harrison’s whereabouts is urged to contact local law enforcement or KSP Post 7 at 859-623-2404.

The investigation remains ongoing.