21-07-2025
Search underway for escaped prisoner in Northern Kentucky
An active search for an escaped prisoner is underway in Northern Kentucky, according to Enquirer media partner FOX19.
A man in a black and white jail jumpsuit escaped from the Campbell County Courthouse in Newport Monday morning, according to Newport police.
Multiple law enforcement agencies were notified and asked to assist starting around 8:18 a.m.
The Campbell County Sheriff's Office and police from Cincinnati, Covington and Villa Hills are involved in the search.
FOX19 NOW spotted officers and a K-9 near the bridge over the Licking River between Newport and Covington.
Cincinnati police provided drones that are currently searching near Ovations Event Center in Newport.
Police also were seen at Newport Landing Dock.
So far, few details have been released with several agencies referring FOX19 to the sheriff's office.
A sheriff's employee said workers at the courthouse were dealing with a prisoner, and everyone there was too busy on this to provide details at this time.
This report was provided by Enquirer media partner FOX19. It may be updated.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Search underway for escaped prisoner in Newport
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