ASHLAND, Ohio – An escaped inmate was recaptured after being tackled by an alert customer at a convenience store.
Officials say James David Myers was caught at Olivesburg General Store Thursday night after breaking out of Mansfield Correctional Institution the night before.
The owner of the store said a customer recognized Myers and subdued him until Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers arrested him.
Myers had been convicted of kidnapping, rape and aggravated burglary, among other charges.