From Trussville Tribune staff reports
Authorities now say Macneill has been captured. No other details are available at this time.
The escaped inmate has been apprehended. https://t.co/e38aDnlKbS
— Blount County 9-1-1 (@BlountCounty911) January 3, 2016
Justin Macneill, accused of beating a man to death with a hatchet and hiding his body in 2015, has escaped from the Blount County jail, according to authorities.
Oneonta police are asking residents to stay inside while the search is underway. A state helicopter and dog team are participating in the search, police said.
Blount County jail escapee Justin Macneill is charged in 2015 hatchet murder. Photo from Oneonta Police Facebook page
According to jail authorities, it isn’t known which direction Macneill went following his escape nor is it known if he is armed.
Macneill is a white male, 6-foot 1 inch, 195 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. Macneill was last seen just after 5 p.m. and was wearing a red jump suit with grey or white shirt.
Authorities say Macneill is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
If you see him or have any information related to his whereabouts, call the Blount County Sheriff’s Office at 205-625-4127 or call 911.
