US Marshals Search for Prison Escapee Who May Be in Illinois
The US Marshals have issued an alert that a prison escapee may be in Illinois after a vehicle he stole was found abandoned in the state. They're also offering a reward for information that leads to his capture.
According to a statement released by the US Marshals, Jacob Allen Morley, age 28, escaped from the Tennessee Department of Correction, Northwestern Correctional Complex in Tiptonville on Monday, October 26, 2026. He was serving a life sentence for first-degree murder at the time of his escape. The vehicle Morley stole after his escape has been located in Marion, Illinois.
A reward of $2,500 is being offered by authorities in Tennessee in addition to a $5,000 reward from the US Marshals.
They warn that Morley is to be considered armed and very dangerous. If you see him, do not approach, but contact the USMS at 1-877-WANTED2. If it's an emergency situation, dial 911.
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