The Jefferson County sheriff’s office is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the apprehension and return to custody of two men who were discovered missing from the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Detention Center on Monday.
Noah Roush, 22, is a white male described as 6-feet-2 and 180 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Roush is charged with residential burglary and theft of property.
Jatonia Bryant, 23, is a Black male described as 5-feet-11 and 160 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Bryant is charged with capital murder.
The sheriff’s office originally reported it was believed Roush and Bryant had escaped within 48 hours of the discovery. Roush was also reported as a suspect in a homicide and was said to have a scar on the right side of his head.
“Never attempt to apprehend a wanted person(s) or fugitive(s) yourself,” the sheriff’s office said in a wanted notice. “If you have any information concerning any of the whereabouts of Noah Roush or Jatonia Bryant, please contact Captain Yohance Brunson at (870) 692-3376, Lt. Terry Wingard at (870) 510-0395 or dial 911.”
Tips can also be forwarded by visiting jeffcoso.org and scrolling down to the section Crime Tip Hotline or Submit Via Email. The email link is tips@jeffcoso.org.
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