Prison officials said two prisoners from the Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution (AOCI) escaped on Tuesday. Reportedly, the two should be viewed as ‘dangerous’. The inmates have been identified as Bradley Gillespie and James Lee.
Who are James Lee and Bradley Gillespie?
Bradley Gillespie and James Lee were two inmates of the Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution. The dangerous prisoners have escaped the prison facility and authorities are now searching for them.
Gillespie is 200 pounds, bald, and has blue eyes. He is 50 years old. In a homicide that occurred in Paulding County in 2016, he was found guilty of the murders of Frank Tracy, Jr. and Hannah Fisher. Fisher’s body was discovered in an apartment, while Tracy’s was discovered close to a cemetery. Investigators discovered that both victims had been shot in the head inside a red 2016 Jeep.
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According to officials, Lee weighs 300 lbs and has blue eyes and brown hair. He is 46 years old. He was found guilty of burglary, breaking and entering, and safecracking on felony counts in Allen and Auglaize Counties in 2021, based on court records.
Prison officials confirmed that they are collaborating with regional law enforcement on the case. The investigation is being handled on-site by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The patrol Findlay Post has a tipline at 1-419-423-1414.
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Authorities warned the public to be aware and use caution. Call 911 and stay away from Lee or Gillespie if you see them. Although there is now little information available, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office promised to make additional information public as it became available.
“Officials at the prison are working closely with local law enforcement on searching for and apprehending these individuals,” Ohio DRC said in a statement. “These individuals should be considered dangerous. Anyone who sees either of these individuals or has any information regarding their whereabouts should call 911 immediately.”
