Crime & Safety
Indiana Alert Today: Armed, Dangerous Homicide Convict Escapes
PERU, IN — Indiana residents are being warned to remain alert after a convicted homicide offender escaped from a Tennessee correctional facility, prompting a public safety advisory from Indiana State
By Mara Ellison · 2026-11-02T14:44:43.709Z
PERU, IN — Indiana residents are being warned to remain alert after a convicted homicide offender escaped from a Tennessee correctional facility, prompting a public safety advisory from Indiana State Police. The man was last known to be in southern Illinois, raising concerns across state lines.
According to the Indiana State Police Peru District, the Tennessee Highway Patrol reported that 28 year old Jacob Allen Morley escaped from the Tennessee Department of Correction's Northwest Correctional Complex after allegedly stealing a vehicle Monday, Oct. 26.
Authorities describe Morley as 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighing approximately 240 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.
Police said Morley was convicted of homicide and should be considered armed and dangerous.
His last known location was Marion, Illinois, a community in Williamson County in southern Illinois. The warning has since been shared with Indiana residents, although authorities have not confirmed that Morley has entered the state.
The Indiana State Police advisory urges residents who see Morley or have information about his whereabouts to contact local law enforcement immediately.
The alert is particularly important for residents traveling between Illinois, Indiana and Tennessee, as Morley's current location remains unconfirmed in the information released.
Authorities have not provided additional details about the allegedly stolen vehicle, including its make, model, color or license plate information.
Residents should avoid approaching Morley or attempting to detain him. Anyone who believes they have spotted him should move to a safe location and contact 911.
The public is encouraged to review the photographs distributed with the official police advisory and report any potentially relevant sightings.
As of the information provided in the Indiana State Police alert, Morley's capture has not been confirmed. The public should check with law enforcement for the latest information before sharing the warning.