An escapee from a Fredonia lock-up is still being sought at this hour and is considered armed and dangerous.James A. Allgood walked away from a work detail in Lyon County earlier today is believe to be in possession of a gun stolen along with a car. Allgood is a white male born on Sept. 1, 1973. He is 5-11 and weighs approximately 175 lbs. with light brown hair and a tattoo on his left hand. He was last seen wearing khaki pants, a white shirt and white tennis shoes.
Kentucky State Police and Eddyville Police Department responded to a stolen vehicle complaint in Eddyville today at 1:54 p.m. While responding it was discovered that an inmate from the Western Kentucky Correctional Complex had walked away from a work detail at a Lyon County school and possibly stole the vehicle. The vehicle was located in a field in Lyon County near Sunnyside Loop. The owner advised that a handgun was missing from the vehicle.
Authorities are still looking for the escapee.
Anyone with any information contact Kentucky State Police Mayfield 1-800-222-5555 or dial 911. KSP is requesting all citizens to keep their doors locked to residences, buildings, and all vehicles. Additional information will follow as soon as it becomes available.
