Escapee arrested in Gillsville now back in Hall County Jail

(HCSO)

A Hall County jail inmate who walked away from jail grounds on December 2 is back in custody.

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit arrested Mike James Wade, 27, of Gainesville, at a residence in Gillsville around 7:15 a.m. Friday, December 3. Deputies picked up Wade in the 3000 block of Laprad Circle in Gillsville and returned him to the Hall County Jail.

Wade was initially jailed on a burglary charge, online records show.

Hall County Jail (Source: Google maps)

“He removed his ankle monitor and left on foot from his court-ordered work release,” says HCSO Lt. Greg Cochran.

Wade now faces additional charges of interference with government property and escape. Deputies also arrested his mother, Susan Wade, 54, and Ashley Huff, 30, and charged them with hindering apprehension.

The incident remains under investigation by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.