Inmate considered ‘dangerous’ escapes from Union Co. Detention Center

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Monday morning at approximately 12:20, Kentucky State Police was notified by officials at the Union County Detention Center about an escaped inmate who law enforcement consider to be dangerous.

Police said 35-year-old Dameon Scott Ford, of Uniontown, was lodged in the Union County Detention Center on various charges including manufacturing methamphetamine, wanton endangerment and fleeing or evading police.

Authorities believe Ford escaped through an unlocked or open jail door.

Ford is listed as 6-foot tall and weighing 150 pounds. He has brown hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing a “Community Service” t-shirt and orange pants, but official believed he has since changed his clothes.

Anyone with knowledge of Ford’s whereabouts is asked to contact Kentucky State Police at 270-826-3312.