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2 inmates who escaped Bell County Forestry Camp, arrested in Anderson County, KSP report

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UPDATE: Aug. 30 6:37 p.m.

KSP says that the two inmates, Billy Potter and Steven Spencer, who escaped from a forestry camp in Bell County, were located and arrested in Anderson County at around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.

According to a release, the arrest occurred after troopers responded to a flock camera alert regarding a stolen car with a Tennessee license plate. Both men were reportedly taken into custody without incident.

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Kentucky State Police say they are searching for two inmates who escaped on Monday evening from the Bell County Forestry Camp.

KSP lists the following details about both inmates:

Billy Wayne Potter

  • 32-years-old
  • Race: White
  • Sex: Male
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Weight: 239 lbs
  • Hair: Black
  • Eyes: Hazel

Steven Lee Spencer

  • 22-years-old
  • Race: White
  • Sex: Male
  • Height: 5'7"
  • Weight: 132 lbs
  • Hair: Brown
  • Eyes: Brown

KSP asks that the public not approach these individuals, but instead call 911 or Post 10 in Harlan at 606-573-3131.