Inmates escaped Noxubee Co. Jail through ceiling

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Sheriff Terry Grassaree said this is the first time someone has escaped from the Noxubee County Jail in about 10 years.

The Sheriff also said both men had only been in jail for less than 10 months and had upcoming court hearings in March.

“This jail’s been here two and half years. It was supposed to be very hard to get out of,” said Grassaree.

The Sheriff is talking about the new facility that was recently built.

He said the inmates Jamie Welch, 20, and Tremarcus Webb, 25, found a flaw in the new facility’s design.

“They did go through the ceiling. They went through the ceiling and came down out the ceiling. That’s really all I can tell you right now. Like I said, when it was built it was supposed to be where they couldn’t do that but they did. So, we just have to get back with the architect and see what went wrong and try to adjust,” said Grassaree.

The Sheriff said both inmates walked out the jail’s front door.

“You’ll notice there’s yellow tape, crime scene tape in the front. They came down the ceiling and went out the front. Yes. We got a dog who’s in route from this point. We’re going to try and track them and see where they’re at,” said Grassaree.

Sheriff Grassaree wants the community to be on guard and aware of their surroundings.

“Anytime someone escapes from jail, you are considered to be armed and dangerous because other than that you escaped. If you were a felon in jail and you escaped, it’s a felony charge, and anytime you have a felony charge it is deemed that you would do anything to stay on the run…Be on your guard. If you hear anything call us. If you see anything call us. Protect yourself,” said Grassaree.

If you have any information on this case, call the Noxubee County Sheriff’s Department or 911.