Four escape from Gallia County Jail

GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – Four prisoners have escaped from custody of the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office.

According to a statement released from Sheriff Matt Champlin, “At approximately 12:14 a.m. four (4) male inmates overpowered two (2) female corrections officers with a homemade weapon at the Gallia County Jail. The four inmates were successful in forcing open a secured door and escaped.”

The males who escaped are identified as follows:

Brynn K. Martin, 40, who is 5’7” tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds, having brown hair and blue eyes.
Christopher M. Clemente, 24, who is 6’1” tall and weighs approximately 165 pounds, having brown hair and hazel eyes.
Troy R. McDaniel Jr., 30, who is 5’11” tall and weighs approximately 157 pounds, having blonde hair and blue eyes.
Lawrence R. Lee III, 29, who is 5’9” tall and weighs approximately 187 pounds, having brown hair and brown eyes.

Deputies have established that the inmates had assistance in escaping from at least one individual on the outside. All of the inmates should be considered extremely dangerous.

Sherriff Champlin indicated that he will hold a press conference regarding the escapees and other issues that have been plaguing the Gallia County Jail on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 3 p.m. at the Gallia County Court House.