Authorities searching for escapee

UPDATE: At 10:51 a.m., Kentucky State Police reported that Ronald T. Hardrick had been taken back into custody.

Today at approximately 8:04 a.m., Kentucky State Police Post 2 Madisonville was contacted by the Webster County Sheriff’s Department in reference to an escapee. The escapee was being transported from the Henderson County Detention Center to Mclean County when he escaped on foot around the Ky. 56 overpass near Sebree.

The escapee’s is Ronald T. Hardrick and fits the following description.

• Age: 51          
• Sex: Male          
• Race: White   
• Height: 5’8”  
• Weight: 175      
• Hair: Brown      
• Eyes: Brown

Hardrick was last seen wearing a jail-issued green and white-striped jumpsuit.  He was handcuffed in the front.

If you come into contact with him, do not try to apprehend him; dial 911 or contact the Kentucky State Police at (270) 676-3313 or toll-free, in Kentucky, at (800) 222-5555 or your local law enforcement.