The Brief
- Girlfriend arrested in connection with DeKalb County Jail escape
- Melayna Whatley faces three felony escape-related charges
- Investigation into jailbreak and outside help continues
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – The woman accused of helping three inmates escape from the DeKalb County Jail earlier this month was also arrested and charged, according to officials.
What we know:
Investigators identified the suspect as Melayna Whatley, who was booked into the DeKalb County jail on Dec. 23 and released early Dec. 29. She faces three felony counts of aiding or permitting another to escape lawful custody or confinement, according to jail records.…