Madison Co. inmate escapes, is recaptured

RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky State Police say an escaped inmate from Madison County is now back in custody.

Troopers say Brandon Lunsford had just been arrested Thursday on theft charges, but he escaped from the Madison County Detention Center just after 9:00 p.m. that night.

Police say Lunsford was apprehended again, earlier Friday.