A prisoner has escaped while being transported from a mental institution in Toledo to the Paulding County Jail.
32-year-old Brandon Powell overtook the deputy who was transporting him and his firearm as he was being transported. Powell is considered to be very dangerous and is on the run from roads 133 and 176 in Paulding County. The Paulding County Sheriff's Office tells us there is an active manhunt since 2 p.m.
Powell is wearing light colored clothing, has dark hair and stubbled beard. If anyone sees Powell you are advised to stay away from him and call 9-1-1 immediately.
