Inmate Falls Through Ceiling While Trying To Escape Indiana Jail

JACKSON COUNTY, IN — The Jackson County Sheriff's Department said an inmate at the Jackson County Jail tried to escape through the building's ceiling Monday night when officers were taking him to his holding cell. According to the sheriff's department, officers were taking inmate Blaze Ayers, 28, from the indoor recreation area to his cell in the jail's book-in area at 10:15 p.m., when Ayers ran into a medical room and locked the door. When officers entered the room through an adjacent door, Ayers had gone into the ceiling and refused to come down, the sheriff's department said.

(Photo of Blaze Ayers, provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Department)

In his attempt to escape via crawling through the ceiling, Ayers caused extensive damage to the ceiling above several parts of the booking area before he fell through.

But Ayers' attempt to escape reportedly didn't end there. The sheriff's department said the inmate still refused to comply with orders. He was then subdued with a Taser, officials said.

According to the sheriff's department, Ayers was treated by Jackson County EMS for minor injuries obtained during the incident.

Officials said Ayers has been charged with attempted escape and criminal mischief, and additional charges are possible as the investigation continues and an estimate of the damage isn't yet available.

Images provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Department