Sheriff: "We have no new leads" on Bryan County Escapee Accused of Murder

UPDATE: Authorities continue searching for the escaped inmate Monday Morning.

DURANT, OK -- It looks like a normal Sunday as shoppers shop and sit on porches, but everyone in town is keeping their eye out for Bryan County Jail escapee Raymond Jay Stewart, described as 6'2" and 160 pounds.

"He's a real dangerous man and we need to get him picked up and put back where he belongs," said resident Burt Briedwell

A two million dollar bond kept him behind bars. Awaiting trial for first degree murder of Durant man Steven Sessums. That is, until the sheriff says the 26-year-old pushed past an officer during visitation Saturday afternoon, running out an exit.

"My niece called me and my daughter had called me to let me know something had happened and since we live right behind the jail, it was very, watch it when you go home type thing," Nancy Rodgers said.

The OSBI and US Marshals are aiding in the search. In a statement the sheriff says "We are still actively looking for Raymond Stewart. All our resources are being used. There are no new leads as of right now."

"we've seen lots of excitement with road blocks and and getting stopped quite a bit and having our vehicles checked."

stewart is considered armed and dangerous. His rap sheet includes prison time for concealing stolen property and an assault and battery conviction. The sheriff is asking everyone to be cautious, and some citizens aren't just locking doors -- they're loading guns.

"I can sleep close to my pistol for one thing," Rodgers said. "If he comes in my house he won't leave."

Residents all agree it's only a matter of time before Stewart is found, but question the desperation of a man accused of a crime that could imprison him for life.

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Sheriff: "We have no new leads" on Bryan County Escapee Accused of Murder