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Escapee From Giles County Work Crew Captured

Posted at 5:12 PM, Jul 19, 2018
and last updated 2018-07-20 06:57:19-04

An inmate who escaped from a work crew on South Ridge in Southern Giles County has been captured.

James Michael Hicks Jr., age 30, allegedly walked away from a litter pick up crew. He was serving time for various drug charges and an aggravated assault.

The sheriff’s office deployed additional officials to that area, and a manhunt got underway. A warrant for escape was issued for Hicks.

Authorities said they caught him just 20 minutes from the Alabama state line.