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Reward offered for escaped Carroll Co. inmate

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911.

CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — The US Marshals service is now offering a $1,000 reward for information on a Carroll County inmate who walked away from Georgia Department of Corrections State Work Detail Monday. 

Police said Tommy Shane Morton was on detail near East Ranchette Road at Taylors Gin Road when he decided to walk away. 

RELATED: Carroll County authorities searching for escaped inmate

The Carroll County Sheriff's Office described Morton as a white male, 5'10 and 150 pounds. 

Anyone that can provide information on Morton that leads to a successful capture qualifies for the reward. Carroll County authorities said people can call 911 or the Carroll County Sheriff's Office with tips. 

Credit: 11Alive
Tommy Morton escaped from Carroll County work detail custody

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