An inmate who escaped while getting treatment at a Lynchburg hospital has been arrested at a hospital in Roanoke. Carilion Clinic Police confirm that 63-year-old Jackie Lee Brown of Roanoke County is in custody this morning.
The Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office arrested Brown Saturday night on an outstanding warrant. Brown claimed to have chest pains and was taken to Lynchburg General yesterday morning. He slipped away just before 6:00 a.m. Carilion police early this morning wouldn’t give details on Brown’s arrest.