A Southern Illinois jail escapee was back in custody last night. Our sister station, WAKO in Lawrenceville, Illinois reported yesterday afternoon that Michael Bryan was being brought back from a medical visit to the Lawrence County Health Department when he overpowered a female jail matron. She was driving him back from the visit in a jail transport van. Bryan fled on foot to the Stoltz edition into thick woods. The jail matron was not seriously injured. A search of the area ensued with a tactical team and helicopter. Schools were placed on lock down. Bryan was not armed but considered dangerous. He was located last night and in custody as of 9:15-pm Illinois time.
