KSP searching for escaped Powell County inmate

POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – An inmate escaped from work release in Powell County on Wednesday, according to Kentucky State Police.

Investigators say 27-year old John Bixby, of Adairville, escaped from the transfer station in Clay City just before 3:30 p.m.

KSP believes he’s driving a stolen, red passenger car and was still wearing his orange jail jumpsuit from the Powell County Detention Center.

Troopers say Bixby is 5 feet, 11 inches and 160 pounds.

State Police ask anyone with information about Bixby’s whereabouts to call them at (606) 784-4127.