Escapee from department of corrections apprehended by Salem Police Department

On March 19 an alert was issued state-wide that an inmate from the Edinburg Correctional facility had walked away from their work detail near the Vallonia Nursery Tree.

The alert stated the male, Michael D. Anderson, was last seen near the area of Starve Hallow.

The following day, March 20, around 2:07 p.m. Salem City Police were dispatched to the area of Walmart following reports of a male suspect believed to have stolen clothing items.

The suspect matched the description of Anderson.

Officers located the vehicle Anderson was reportedly driving on E. Hackberry St., heading west.

Salem Police Department Chief Eric Mills attempted to initiate a traffic stop near the intersection of E. Hackberry and High Street.

Anderson fled the vehicle on foot.

Lt. Russell Wilcoxson, Assistant Chief Chad Webb, and Chief Mills quickly apprehended Anderson without further incident.

Anderson was subsequently transferred back into the custody of the Indiana Department of Corrections.

The Salem Police Department, in a release on social media, extended its thanks to the vigilant citizens and Walmart’s Asset Protection team for their assistance in safely capturing Anderson.