An inmate who slipped away from Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester has sparked a manhunt and a stern warning from the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, after staff discovered him missing during a routine count around 3:35 p.m. Wednesday.
Officials said the man was unaccounted for after the afternoon head check, and they quickly alerted local law enforcement. Authorities are urging residents in and around McAlester to stay alert and to report any possible sightings to emergency services right away.
According to KFOR, the missing inmate is 41-year-old Logan D. Plamer, who is serving a 10-year sentence for lewd or indecent proposals or acts to a child. KFOR reports that the Department of Corrections has released a photo of Plamer and stressed that the public should not try to confront him. Anyone who believes they see him is urged to call 911 instead.
Where The Walkaway Happened
Jackie Brannon Correctional Center is a minimum-security men’s facility in northwest McAlester, listed at 900 N West Street, according to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. The agency’s fact sheet notes that JBCC runs treatment and work programs for inmates, and that officials treat any unauthorized absence from the grounds as a serious security incident.
What Authorities Are Asking
According to KFOR, ODOC has warned residents not to approach Plamer under any circumstances and to dial 911 immediately if he is spotted. Investigators are asking anyone with information or tips to contact local law enforcement so trained officers can manage the search and handle any potential threat.
Context
Walkaways from minimum-security facilities are not everyday events at Jackie Brannon, but they are not unheard of either. Earlier this year, the Department of Corrections and local agencies carried out a multi-day search after another JBCC inmate walked away and was later taken back into custody, according to previous TV coverage. Those operations typically trigger a coordinated response from ODOC’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit and county law enforcement, highlighting the kind of multi-agency effort that searches like this demand, KJRH reported.
Legal And Public-Safety Notes
State law is not gentle on inmates who take an unauthorized walk. Under Oklahoma statute, escaping or unlawfully departing from Department of Corrections custody is a felony, punishable by between two and seven years in prison. If Plamer is captured, he can face additional escape charges on top of his current sentence and is likely to be moved into higher-security custody.
Authorities repeat the same bottom line: if you have any information on his whereabouts, do not approach him. Call 911 immediately. This story will be updated as officials release more details.
