Escaped Inmate At Large After Walking Away From Towns County Work Detail

Bruce Douglas Partin Jr., a 39-year-old inmate with the Towns County Sheriff’s Office inmate work detail, escaped into the woods on Monday afternoon.

🕵️‍♂️ The Details: On July 15, 2024, around 2:30 p.m., Partin was working at the Towns County Transfer Station off Highway 288 when he walked away from his work duty into the nearby woods. Despite deploying drones and a K-9 tracking dog, the Towns County Sheriff’s Office has been unable to locate him.

📊 By The Numbers:

• Height: 6 ft. 4 in.
• Appearance: Brown hair, brown eyes, wearing an orange jumpsuit.
• Charges:
• Purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of marijuana
• Theft by taking
• Probation violation
• Two counts of burglary

🌲 The Big Picture: Partin was last seen in the wooded area on Hwy. 288 near the Towns County Transfer Station. Authorities spotted him at approximately 1:20 p.m. on a trail camera at the end of Ivy Mountain Road in the Fodder Creek area.

The Georgia State Patrol, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Natural Resources are utilizing aerial patrols and additional K-9 units in the search.

🔎 Why It Matters: Partin’s escape raises concerns about security and safety in the area, prompting a substantial search operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The $500 reward for information leading to his arrest underscores the urgency of the situation.

📞 What You Can Do: Anyone with information on Partin’s whereabouts is urged to contact Towns County 911 or the Towns County Sheriff’s Office at 706-896-4444.

🚔 What’s Next?: The search for Partin continues as authorities expand their efforts. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.