Toledo, Ohio – The United States Marshals Service Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are offering a reward for information that directly leads to the arrest of two escaped inmates from Allen Correctional Institution.
Early this morning, James Lee was apprehended in Henderson County, Kentucky. Bradley Gillespie fled from the scene and is still on the run. Law enforcement in the Henderson County area is actively searching for Gillespie.
James Lee, 47, and Bradley Gillespie, 50, were both serving time at the Allen Correctional Institution when they escaped custody. Lee is serving time for burglary, breaking and entering, and safe cracking. Gillespie is serving time for a 2016 murder conviction.
A reward of up to $20,000 is being offered by the U.S. Marshals and the Ohio State Highway Patrol for information leading to their arrests. Both inmates should be considered dangerous. Do not attempt to make contact with them.
Call law enforcement with any information.
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