UPDATE:
Troopers from KSP Post 1 and KSP Post 2 received information on the escapee’s and located them traveling on Interstate 69 in Caldwell County. Troopers conducted a felony traffic stop on the vehicle and took Everett E. Tabor and Chancelor A. Britt into custody at 12:28 P.M. Tabor was charged with Escape 2nddegree, Britt was charged with a parole violation. Randi N. Essawi, 30 of Princeton, KY was in the vehicle and charged with Facilitation of Escape 2nd degree.
They are currently being transported to the McCracken County Jail, where they will be lodged.
Trooper Jody Cash is continuing his investigation.
On December 16, 2015 at approximately 4:08 A.M., the Keaton Correctional Institution, located in Paducah, KY, contacted the Kentucky State Police, Post 1 Mayfield. The staff advised after a head count search, they discovered an inmate missing. Everett E. Tabor, of Marion, KY is described as a 33 year old white male, 6’1” with short brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown as to what Tabor was wearing at the time of his escape. Tabor is serving time for Trafficking in Methamphetamine and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
Chancelor A. Britt, 21 of Byrdstown, TN, a parolee staying at the Keaton Correctional Institution also went missing. Britt is describes as a white male, 5’11”, 143 pounds, blue eyes and strawberry blonde hair. It is unknown as to what Britt was wearing when he left. Britt is on parole for a Wanton Endangerment conviction.
The Kentucky State Police is investigating the escape. If anyone has any contact with these subjects, contact the Kentucky State Police, Post 1 Mayfield at 1-800-222-5555.