BREAKING NEWS: Three fugitives apprehended in Nebraska

Three men who escaped Friday from Branchville Correctional Facility were recaptured Thursday in Nebraska. The Perry County News first heard of the details around 8 p.m. from County Prosecutor Robert Collins. Details were still sketchy but the capture of 49-year-old Christopher Marshall, 59-year-old Jerry Sargent and 31-year-old Bobby Cockerell apparently followed a pursuit that lasted more than 10 miles. It was not immediately clear where the men were captured.

Police officers from Dry Ridge, Williamstown, the Grant County Sheriff’s Department, Kentucky State Police and U.S. Marshal’s Service converged on Jonesville on March 23 after receiving a tip that Jerry Sargent was seen in the area. Photo submitted by Lor

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An online story in the Lincoln, Neb., Star said north-central Nebraska authorities had been told to be on the lookout for the men.

Look for more information in the April 2 issue of the Grant County News.