Trooper Sean Wint with the Kentucky State Police Post 2 arrested Courtney D. Williams Monday afternoon in Christian County. Williams was lodged in the Christian County Detention Facility. Trooper Wint was assisted by the Oak Grove Police Department and the Christian County Sheriff’s Office.
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PADUCAH, KY – Authorities are searching for an inmate that escaped Monday morning from the Keaton Correctional Facility in Paducah.
The Kentucky State Police reports that around 3:50 a.m. Monday, inmate Courtney Williams , 25 of Hopkinsville escaped from the Keaton Correctional Institution. After a head count, correction facility staff allegedly discovered Williams missing.
Williams is described as a 25-year-old African-American male, 5’9” 158 pounds, and black hair. The man was reportedly serving time for Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offense, Two counts of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offense Cocaine, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Deg 1st Offense-Cocaine, and Engaging In Organized Crime Criminal Syndicate.
Authorities are asking anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect to contact the Kentucky State Police at (270) 856-3721 or toll-free in KY at (800) 222-5555 or by texting a tip at 67283 and remain anonymous.