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Escaped Paducah inmate captured in Muhlenberg County

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Edward Young (Source: KSP) Edward Young (Source: KSP)
MUHLENBERG COUNTY, KY (KFVS) -

An escaped inmate from the Keeton Correctional Facility in Paducah was arrested Tuesday afternoon by the Muhlenberg County Sheriff's Department.

Edward B. Young escaped from the Keeton Correctional Facility in Paducah, Kentucky on August 29, 2012.

Young was charged by the Muhlenberg County Sheriff's Office with public intoxication and giving a police officer a false name.

Young has also been charged with escape second degree (Class D felony).

Young was taken to the Muhlenberg County Detention Center.

KSP say Young has a history of car thefts, so residents are urged to be vigilant and lock their cars and homes.

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