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.
The inmate was one of four who escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in May; the other three were recaptured shortly after the escape
Two IDOC officers were shot by Nicholas Umphenour in a hospital ambush that helped an inmate escape; a third CO was mistakenly injured by a Boise PD officer
Vicky’s manipulation wasn’t just about charm or deception — it was rooted in her deep understanding of power dynamics
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
It was a tumultuous year in corrections as prison riots threatened facility security, and correctional officers were seriously assaulted and murdered
Antoine Adams was on the Tennessee Top 10 Most Wanted list after he escaped from a Mississippi jail last month
If convicted, Eric Conn could spend the rest of his life in prison
Ghassan Saleh was working on a grounds crew when he escaped from the federal prison near in 1997
Anthony Gangi sits down with retired major and college professor Luis Soto and discusses frontline and management perspectives after a major incident
The caller identified himself as Antwone Wilson, who is one of the two inmates who escaped from the St. Clair prison Monday
The four inmates stand accused of attacking officers with tools like hammers and scissors and setting a fire
Eric Conn spent six months on the run after pleading guilty in a $500 million Social Security fraud scheme
The error reveals a serious lapse in the Honolulu Police Department’s practices and procedures when it comes to escapes
Todd Boyes of Caldwell, Ohio, escaped early on Oct. 25, but his absence wasn’t noticed for about 36 hours
Shane Anthony Vernon, 27, escaped the same Alabama jail two times in under 30 days
Corey Hughes, 27, was reported missing from his work crew, police said
John Bivins is one of two inmates who escaped Nov. 6 from a deputy escorting them through a courtroom for a hearing
Firefighters took almost two hours to remove the bags of trash and free the man from the truck’s compactor section
31-year-old Robert Langford was arrested Thursday afternoon, some 17 hours after deputies were called
Shane Anthony Vernon, 27, escaped from the same jail twice within a three-week span and robbed people while on the run
Sheriff Terry Wilson says Shane Anthony Vernon, 27, is to be considered armed and dangerous
The capture came more than a day after four teens overpowered a CO and escaped from the Harborfields Youth Detention Facility
Donovan Nickerson, Raymir Lampkin and Stephine Woodley were found more than nine hours after they fled
Antoine Adams, 27, remains at large after successfully making an escape from Marshall County Jail on Nov. 4
