Shelby County inmate captured in Alabama after stealing truck at work release site

Jack Kilpatrick, 39

Posted: Jan 6, 2020 / 04:57 PM CST

Updated: Jan 6, 2020 / 04:57 PM CST

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office confirmed an inmate escaped a work release site in Memphis on Monday is back in custody.

Jack Kilpatrick was captured in Alabama after escaping a work release site on Clark Road around 7:45 a.m. Monday. The Shelby County Department of Corrections say he stole a truck from the site.

Kilpatrick was serving an 11-month, 29-day sentence for possession of methamphetamine, as well as an additional 90-day sentence. His sentence began Oct. 23, 2019.