source: www.wsmv.com
Joseph Wenzel, Digital Content Manager

NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) – A 39-year-old man, who was quarantined for COVID-19 at the Nashville Fairgrounds, was arrested after police said he jumped a fence and fled without permission from the health department.

Randle Kirkley was quarantined at the Fairgrounds on Thursday after police said he tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.

Kirkley was quarantined by the Metro Public Health Department and would not be allowed to leave until cleared by them.

Kirkley was charged with escaping a penal institution and is being held in lieu $5,000 bond.