The University of Maryland Police is reporting that that a man who escaped from the Garrett County Detention Center may have be in the area of College Park.
The escapee, Deandre Kelly, was seen in the vicinity of the Seven Springs Village Apartments off of Cherry Hill Road earlier in the week.
A phone call to the UMD Police has revelead that the escaped prisoner has not been caught as of this morning.
Any community member who believes they may have seen or have come in contact with Mr. Kelly is asked to contact the U.S. Marshalls at 301-489-1717 or 800-336-0102, or 911.
The US Marshalls Service is warning that Kelly should be considered armed and dangerous. Kelly assaulted two correctional officers and forced them to open an exit door by producing what appeared to be a handgun on last Sunday.
29-year-old Kelly, is described as 6 feet tall and 275 lbs.
After Kelly’s escape, authorities offered a $6,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
The agency says Kelly was being held on $100,000 bond since his arrest Saturday for alleged drug and firearm violations and lying to police.
The FBI is assisting local and state authorities in the investigation.