Authorities are Searching for an Escaped Inmate from Cocke County
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Authorities are Searching for an Escaped Inmate from Cocke County

Police need your help to find an inmate that’s on the loose after escaping from the Cocke County detention center.

Cocke County Sheriff C.J. Ball says 37-year-old Stephen Jones escaped last night (Thursday) and was last seen in the parking lot of Food City on Broadway Street.

Jones was wearing blue jeans, a dark blue shirt, and a black hat. He is charged with DUI, no insurance, open container, simple possession and false reporting.

If anyone has information, contact dispatch at 423-623-3064.

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