Franklin County inmate captured after brief escape

Brookville, In. — A report from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department says a 42-year-old Laurel woman escaped from custody Tuesday.

Around 9 a.m. Jennifer Lynn Broering fled while being escorted back to the security center after her initial hearing for maintaining a common nuisance and possession of marijuana.

She was found quickly hiding in a shed with the help of an Indiana State Police canine officer.

Franklin County Sheriff Ken Murphy stated, “This was a great team effort by all three agencies in making the quick apprehension.  We would also like to wish a speedy recovery to our Matron.”