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Union Co. Sheriff's Office 'no longer looking' for inmate who escaped Union County jail

The Union County Sheriff's Office said Dean Scott "Scottie" McPherson was in jail for driving on a suspended license in violation of his probation.

UNION COUNTY, Tenn. — The Union County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday they were searching for an inmate who escaped from the Union County jail.

The next day, UCSO said they were "no longer looking for Dean 'Scottie' McPherson." 

They said Dean Scott "Scottie" McPherson, 35, was being kept in jail on a misdemeanor violation of his probation, for driving on a suspended license. They said he is around 6'1" tall and weighs around 185 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

WBIR reached out for clarification about whether McPherson was found. This story will be updated when more information is available.

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