KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An escaped inmate worker from Monroe County is back in custody, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Ricky Lynn Burnette was found in Knox County around 10:15 Saturday morning after escaping on Friday, MCSO said.
Burnette was assigned to the Monroe County Maintenance Department as an inmate worker when he stole a 1997 silver Ford Ranger truck and drove away.
The Ford Ranger belonged to another maintenance employee, which had two personal guns in the vehicle, MCSO said.
The weapons are still under investigation.
According to MCSO, Burnette has multiple charges against him including Theft of Property, DUI, Evading Arrest and Reckless Endangerment.
This is a developing story.