Hickory, KY (January 22, 2019)- Escaped inmate Frankie Lee Higdon was arrested in Louisville, KY at approximately 11:51 PM. on January 21, 2019 by Louisville Metro Police Department. Higdon was lodged in Louisville Metro Department of Corrections.
Trooper Tony Cornwell is continuing his investigation. Into the escape. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app
Paducah, KY (January 19, 2019)- The Kentucky State Police received a call from the Keaton Correctional Facility located in Paducah, KY on January 19, 2019 at approximately 01:17 AM about a missing inmate. The staff advised they discovered an inmate missing. Frankie Lee Higdon of Louisville , KY , is described as a 33 year old white male, 5’11”, brown hair, and blue eyes. Higdon was last seen wearing a tan jacket, black pants and carrying a black backpack at the time of his escape. Higdon was serving time for Burglary 2nd degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Fleeing and Evading Police 1st degree motor vehicle.
The Kentucky State Police is continuing the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app.