***UPDATE***

RICHMOND, Ky. (November 16, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police, Post 7, in Richmond apprehended Ricky Slone just before 9:00 a.m., this morning. Mr. Slone was charged with Escape 2nd degree and lodged in the Madison County Detention Center.

Original Press Release Below:

RICHMOND, Ky. (November 15, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police, Post 7, in Richmond was contacted just before 2:30 p.m. today, by the Madison County Detention Center regarding an escaped inmate.

The initial investigation alleges Ricky Slone, 54 years old of Richmond, KY, escaped from  a work detail around 9:34 a.m., from the Animal Shelter in Madison County. He is described as being 5’5″ tall, weighing 120 pounds, with brown eyes and gray hair. He was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, blue jeans and black work boots. Slone is currently wanted for Escape 2nd degree.

Anyone with any information is asked to call local law enforcement or KSP Post 7 at 859-623-2404.

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by KSP Trooper Darrell Hutchison.

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