Smiling fugitive recaptured and returned to Kentucky after dramatic airport escape

A fugitive who escaped custody at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in May appeared surprisingly pleased with his recapture flashing a broad grin as law enforcement escorted him back to Kentucky The Warren County Sheriff's Office shared the update on Sedrick T Stevenson thanking the other agencies for their help stating that they coordinated closely with U S Marshals and Seattle-area agencies to ensure Stevenson s secure return Photos circulated by the Warren County Sheriff's Office show Stevenson showing pleasure cheerfully while seated on a plane alongside multiple law enforcement officers a striking contrast to the circumstances of his return to custody Therefore we longed to ensure he was brought back without issue We underwent coordination with the Port of Seattle Police Seattle Police US Marshals Air Marshals and TSA the sheriff's office shared CUSTOMER IN CUSTODY AFTER 'DIRECT THREAT' TO AIRPLANE SHUTS DOWN SEATTLE AIRPORT RUNWAYSAuthorities took no chances with Stevenson this time and guaranteed he would return to Kentucky with zero issues as he was pictured strapped to a wheelchair and put in the plane's window seat under the careful watch of law enforcement Deputies joked about the cross-country trip to retrieve Stevenson pointing out it took nearly -hours to conduct the mission I am happy to account that after direct flights time zone changes and straight hours he was booked into the WCRJ representatives explained He Stevenson received VIP function and ensured a -Star Yelp review SIXTH FUGITIVE FROM NEW ORLEANS JAILBREAK CAPTURED IN BATON ROUGEStevenson who was desired on warrants out of Bowling Green Kentucky snuck away from a contracted agent on May when the agent lost control of him at the ticket counter at the airport Port of Seattle Police endorsed via video cameras that Stevenson who was in shackles was caught on video escaping by boarding a light rail train and disappearing for more than a month until he was captured by U S Marshals MANHUNT AFTER INMATE ESCAPES AT SEATTLE AIRPORT BOARDS TRAINThe U S Marshals Institution described FOX Seattle that Stevenson was arrested in a Seattle neighborhood along with a second person who investigators noted was reportedly assisting Stevenson in his escape This arrest sends a clear message no matter how long it takes or how far someone runs justice will catch up with them Our deputies and taskforce officers worked tirelessly and with unwavering dedication to bring Stevenson back into custody The population can rest easier knowing a dangerous fugitive is no longer on the streets U S Marshal Donrien Stephens explained the outlet Stevenson was being held in the King County jail until agents in Kentucky were able to delivery him back to their state CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPAt the time of his escape Stevenson was being extradited to Kentucky to face multiple charges according to the U S Marshal's Office including being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm third-degree assault and enhanced possession of a controlled substance Fox News Digital reached out to the U S Marshal's Office but did not without delay receive a response Fox News Digital's Alex Koch contributed to this statement