Escapes
Escapes are one of the most critical challenges faced by correctional facilities. This directory provides articles and resources on escape prevention, response strategies, and analysis of past incidents. Understanding the causes and methods of escapes is essential for improving security measures and reducing the risk of such events. Explore our section on Correctional Facility Security for insights into strengthening facility security.
Caleb Lee Duerr escaped Plumas County jail after he went through two fenced areas and caught a ride from a person at O’Reilly’s Auto parts store in Quincy
The men were being held at the Chesterfield County Detention Center, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
Danilo Cavalcante scaled a wall in a prison exercise yard and fled into the woods; during his 14-day escape, he traveled at night, stealing supplies from nearby homes
The inmate took pulled a plastic squeeze bottle from his underwear and sprayed the CO with a mixture of urine and cleaning solution
The inmate allegedly tried to escape by throwing a sheet over the deputy’s face and trying to run away
The inmates reportedly got a CO drunk and convinced him to let them leave on the promise that they’d return with more alcohol
Scott M. Smith escaped after stealing an Oregon Department of Transportation truck while working as part of a cleanup crew
Authorities still haven’t found inmate Mauricio Venzor-Gonzalez, who escaped from Denver sheriff’s deputies
Officials said that policies and procedures have changed, safety equipment is being distributed and hiring has sped up
Citing an agreement he made to avoid execution, the Florida Supreme Court tossed a death sentence given to an escaped Louisiana inmate
Inmates housed at Lerdo Pre-Trial Jail Facility are tampering with aging door locks at record numbers
An inmate who walked away from an Indiana prison over 30 years ago is back in custody after being injured in a crash
In the right hands, drones can be a powerful asset to any correctional facility, rather than a recurrent threat
During a struggle, Bryan Lee Ogle II pulled the officer’s gun from its holster and fired two shots
Officials said Eugene Robinson broke out by tying up a CO and stealing his pickup truck
A vehicle video surveillance system can alleviate COs and agencies of any liability in the midst of an unpredictable incident during inmate transport
Ricky Dale Dotson II climbed over a razor wire fence as an officer attempted to grab for the inmate’s feet
A CO tried to grab Ricky Dale Dotson’s feet as he climbed, and officers gave chase, but Dotson remains at large
Ricky Leon Rusche was wanted on a warrant for escaping a penitentiary before authorities located him
Joshua Hansen escaped from a federal prison with the intention of breaking back in laden with bottles of alcohol and home-cooked treats
A report says the prison was so understaffed that staff cut corners in ways that created opportunities for mayhem
Authorities believe Jeffrey Pimental walked away from the camp and was picked up by a vehicle
Thomas Bentley was arrested nearly three weeks after he and three others broke out of the Boyd County Detention Center
Brent Tyson Austin escaped before a scheduled court hearing and jumped through a second floor window
Authorities said Christopher Carroll used a metal rod from a shower to break through a wall before escaping
David Sweat says he uncovered a way to escape from another maximum-security facility in New York
Alfredo de Jesus-Ascencio, 29, was arrested in Mexico after being mistakenly released from prison 10 months ago
Jason Lindbloom allegedly walked away from a minimum-security prison on July 9 along with another inmate
Corey Hughes, 27, was reported missing from a work crew on Nov. 27
Officials may never fully explain the prison lapses that led to Sgt. Meggan Callahan’s death and the deadly prison escape attempt in Elizabeth City
A manhunt ensued after Travis N. Biggerstaff, 39, escaped from a hospital
Christopher Kilpatrick, who is awaiting trial in the attempted killing of a cop, had previously escaped April 8
U.S. Marshals shot at Hernan Quijano, 25, after the inmate drove into several of their vehicles
