Manhunt Underway for Escaped Inmate From Crockett County Jail

Escaped Tennessee inmate still at large as his capture remains 'top priority,' sheriff says

The Crockett County Sheriff's Department (CCSD) said Wednesday that it has launched a manhunt for an inmate who escaped from jail custody.

Getaway car located as manhunt for escaped Tennessee inmate continues, sheriff says

The Crockett County Sheriff's Department (CCSD) said Wednesday that it has launched a manhunt for an inmate who escaped from jail custody.

Inmate Escapes Crockett County Jail

ALAMO, TN – [March 25, 2026] – The Crockett County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the escape of an inmate from the Crockett County Jail and has launched a manhunt to apprehend him. Gerald Pete Samples, a 59-year-old white male, escaped custody this morning. Samples is 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighs approximately 207 pounds, and was last seen wearing a brown shirt and brown pants. He was being held on a Circuit Court violation since Au…

Manhunt underway for escaped inmate from Crockett County Jail

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An inmate escaped from the Crockett County Jail, and a manhunt is now underway, according to the Crockett County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say 59-year-old Gerald Pete Samples escaped Wednesday morning. He is described as being 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing approximately 207 pounds, and wearing a brown shirt and brown pants [...]