Authorities Search for Alabama Inmate Accused of Escape

Javarus Deon Ridgeway

Source: ADOC

Authorities are searching for an inmate they say escaped from a work-release center.

The Alabama Department of Corrections said in a statement that officers are searching for 37-year-old Javarus Deon Ridgeway. They say he left the Atmore work release facility in Escambia County around 7:30 a.m. Monday.

Authorities are asking anyone with information on Ridgeway’s whereabouts to contact their local law enforcement agency or the Department Of Corrections.

The corrections agency said Ridgeway was being held on a robbery charge from Mobile County.

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