Wednesday 14th May 2025

Henry Co. Jail Inmate Escapes From Work Detail

Paris, Tenn.—The Henry Co. Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating an inmate who walked off a work detail.
Craig Shank, age 25, of Puryear, is wanted for escape after he left a work detail at the Henry Co. Medical Center.
According to Captain Adam Jenkins, Shank was assigned to the hospital maintenance staff and was released to them this morning at 7:30 a.m. by the sheriff’s office correctional officers.
At 11:34 a.m. today, the sheriff’s office received a call from the hospital saying they could not locate Shank.
He was last seen wearing a long sleeve black shirt, blue jeans and white hat.
Jenkins said, “It should be noted that Shank is a misdemeanor inmate and is NOT considered dangerous. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 731-642-1672”
 

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