Escaped Georgia inmate caught in Chester County after lengthy chase, officials say

Kenneth Arnold

CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. — The Chester County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested an escaped inmate who led authorities on a lengthy chase from Georgia.

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Investigators said Kenneth Arnold was in a stolen car when officials deployed stop sticks on Interstate 77 to stop him Monday night.

Investigators said Arnold escaped from Villa Rica, Georgia and was pursued by troopers.