An official from the Knox County detention center has informed us that two inmates escaped from the facility Saturday night. It happened sometime between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.

The official identified the escapees as Cody Abner and Tommy Witt. Both Abner and Witt are from Knox County. Abner was in the detention center facing a charge of drug trafficking and other charges. Witt is accused of assaulting and then fleeing from police.

According to complaints from residents in the area surrounding the Knox County Detention Center, they were not informed of the escape.

Abner and Witt should be considered dangerous.

If you have any information on their whereabouts you should contact your local law enforcement.