Search underway for missing McIntosh County inmate

MCINTOSH COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Law enforcement agencies in McIntosh County and surrounding areas are coordinating a search for a inmate (trustee) who fled the jail, officials confirmed to WTOC Tuesday.

The McIntosh Sheriff’s Office (SO), Glynn Sheriff’s Office (SO), Georgia State Patrol (GSP), and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are working collaboratively to locate the missing inmate.

A jail trustee is an inmate trusted with, and assigned to, specific duties inside or outside the facility, such as cleaning, food service, laundry, or landscaping, often in exchange for privileges like “good time” credit, reduced sentences, or increased movement. They are generally well-behaved inmates who present lower security risks.

Residents in the area are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or sightings immediately to law enforcement.