Fugitive arrested on escape charge

A fugitive who escaped from escaped from a medical furlough in January has been arrested.

As previously reported, 19-year old Jaquavius Whitlock was on a medical furlough for treatment on January 6 when he exited a family member’s vehicle and fled on foot near South O’Neal Avenue in Hopkinsville.

The Hopkinsville Police Department located Whitlock Thursday and arrested him on a warrant for escape. He’s also charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and contempt of court.