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Both inmates who escaped from Blackburn Correctional Complex in police custody

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UPDATE: Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.

According to Kentucky State Police, both inmates who escaped from Blackburn Correctional Facility on November 4 are now in custody.

Adam Ball is being held in the Fayette County Detention Center, and Bradley Cornwell is being held in the Bourbon County Detention Center.

UPDATE: Nov. 9 at 11 a.m.

One of two inmates who escaped from Blackburn Correctional Complex earlier this week has now been arrested.

According to the Fayette County Detention Center, 38-year-old Adam Ball was arrested on Friday.

He faces one count of second degree escape.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Kentucky State Police Post 12 in Frankfort is looking for two inmates who they say walked away from Blackburn Correctional Complex.

KSP is looking for 38-year-old Adam E. Ball from Russell Springs, Ky.

Ball was last seen wearing a full khaki jumpsuit and hat. He is described as being 6'3" and 250 pounds.

KSP is also searching for 40-year-old Bradley E. Cornwell from Georgetown, Ky.

Cornwell was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, gray sweatpants, white shoes, and a khaki hat. He is described as being 6'0" and 175 pounds.

According to KSP, both inmates allegedly fled the complex together in a water truck.

Anyone with information is asked to call local law enforcement or Kentucky State Police Post 12 at 502-227-2221.