At around 7:40 A.M. this morning, the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office was transporting a
prisoner to the Michigan Department of Corrections.

While in Gratiot County, the prisoner was able to escape from the rear compartment of the moving transport vehicle. The prisoner sustained life threatening injuries and is being treated at a local hospital.

The incident is currently under investigation by the Michigan State Police. More details will be released when they become available.