Spalding County inmate apprehended after escaping work detail

SPALDING COUNTY, Ga. — A Spalding County inmate escaped on Monday morning before being arrested, officials confirmed to Channel 2 Action News.

Deputies said the inmate ran away from a work detail on Monday. He was last seen on Vineyard Road near the North Expressway.

Shortly after 11 a.m., the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect was apprehended.

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The man was not identified.

Channel 2 Action News has reached out for more information on the inmate.

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