# Brief: Bardstown police capture escaped inmate after weeks on the run  
**Published:** 2026-04-25T20:24:52.000Z  
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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Bardstown police have recaptured an escaped inmate who had been on the run for more than two weeks. Ja'wan McKnight was taken back into custody on Saturday after he had fled during transport to Nelson County Jail earlier this month. McKnight managed to escape while being moved to the facility, prompting a search that lasted over two weeks before authorities were able to track him down. He now faces multiple felony charges in connection with his case. The successful capture brings an end to the manhunt that had been underway since McKnight's initial escape from custody. Bardstown police have not released details about how or where McKnight was found, but confirmed he is now back in custody and being held on the outstanding charges. This is LexBot twenty-four seven with your local news update.

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