Crime
Kentucky State Police searching for two escaped Blackburn Correctional Inmates
Bradley Cornwell, 40, a white man with black hair, and blue eyes 6’0″, 175 lbs. Adam E. Ball, 38, a white man with blonde hair and blue eyes, 6’3″, 250 lbs.
Kentucky State Police have issued an alert for two inmates, Bradley Cornwell and Adam Ball, who escaped from the Blackburn Correctional Complex in Lexington.
Authorities believe the pair made their escape together, utilizing a water truck to flee the facility.
According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Cornwell and Ball were last spotted on Sunday at the Shell station on Iron Works Pike, and may be traveling toward Scott County.
The sheriff’s office shared details on their appearances and last-known clothing:
- Adam E. Ball: 38 years old, from Russell Springs, is described as a white male, standing 6’3” and weighing 250 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes, and was last seen wearing a full khaki jumpsuit with a khaki hat.
- Bradley E. Cornwell: 40 years old, from Georgetown, is a white male, 6’ tall and 175 pounds, with black hair and blue eyes. Cornwell’s last-known outfit included a white t-shirt, gray sweatpants, white shoes, and a khaki hat.
Law enforcement urges the public not to approach either individual if spotted, as they may be dangerous.
Instead, anyone with information or who believes they have seen these individuals should immediately call 911.
Crime
Two Children, Ages 9 and 10, Charged in Brutal Assault and Attempted Murder of 5-Year-Old A’Marie Jones in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two children, ages 9 and 10, have been formally charged in connection with the brutal assault and attempted murder of a 5-year-old girl A’marie Jones in Cleveland last month, according to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
Prosecutors confirmed that the 9-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl are facing serious felony charges, including attempted murder, rape, felonious assault, kidnapping, and strangulation.
Because of their ages, both suspects are being charged as juveniles.
The alleged attack occurred on September 13 in a field near East 148th Street and St. Clair Avenue, where investigators say the young victim was discovered severely injured.
The child’s mother, Antavia Kennibrew, previously told that her daughter suffered catastrophic injuries, describing the scene as “unbelievable.” Kennibrew said she had dropped her daughter off at a relative’s home near East 145th Street and St. Clair Avenue that day.
At some point, the 5-year-old reportedly wandered out of the house alone before being attacked.
“When I saw her, she was unrecognizable,” Kennibrew said. “Her hair was scalped from her head. She had bruises and blood all over her body. Her eyes were filled with blood, her lips and mouth were swollen and bleeding, and her nails were filled with dirt and debris.”
First responders rushed the child to the hospital for emergency treatment. Officials say she continues to recover but has suffered severe physical, emotional, and psychological trauma. She is now undergoing ongoing therapy and counseling.
Due to the extreme sensitivity of the case and the involvement of minors, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office has declined to release further details, citing the ongoing investigation and the need to protect the victim’s privacy.
“The investigation remains active,” prosecutors said, noting that authorities are still reviewing evidence and gathering additional information.
Kennibrew says her focus now is on helping her daughter heal:
“I just want her to be able to live like a normal 5-year-old again.”
Cleveland police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the assault.