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.
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
All four missing Chesterfield County inmates are now in custody after escaping
Tattoos have come to be as significant an identifier as fingerprints and intake photos
Tenika Romero allegedly picked up James Sanders and Ryan Young after they escaped from Parchman Prison
How Ryan Young and James Sanders escaped is still under investigation
The last of two inmates who overpowered officers, stole a prison transport van and escaped is back in custody
Joshua Stam freed himself from the handcuffs and attacked Officer David Weakley
James Sanders, who is currently serving life for murder, in back in custody
Bryan Baldwin was found hiding in an attic after escaping from the Cross County jail
Officials say the escapees are armed and dangerous
One of two inmates who escaped by overpowering COs and stealing a prison transport van has been arrested
The inmate refused to stop despite the officer’s verbal commands and a warning shot
Joyce Mitchell will remain behind bars for at least two more years for passing tools to killers Richard Matt and David Sweat, enabling their escape
The inmate was on work detail outside the maximum security portion of the prison when he escaped
Eric Judkins was arrested without incident, as was another man wanted on a probation violation
Police said Jubal Grant allegedly stole a car shortly after escaping
35-year-old Jason Norris and 33-year-old Anthony Drury were apprehended Tuesday
One group of prisoners tried to escape attackers by climbing up onto a building and throwing objects down at them
Eric Judkins was an inmate at a halfway house. He failed to return to the facility on Monday night
Jason Norris was serving a 50-year sentence and Anthony Drury was serving a 20-year sentence
Authorities say the inmates may be armed
Sheriff Steve Randolph said the inmates overpowered two transport officers and took the van
Wesley Correa-Carmenaty was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the death of Deputy Mark Burbridge
Police arrested Tyray Munter, 30, after a citizen called police to report a sighting
Officials warn the public not to approach Tyray Munter and Maksim Petrovskiy
“The reason for the sentence is pretty simple — to guarantee that the defendant will spend the rest of his life in prison”
One incident began when two inmates escaped from their solitary recreation pens and followed two officers escorting another inmate inside
No plea bargain was made in the case, and Wesley Correa-Carmenaty still faces charges of murder, attempted murder, escape, kidnapping and other crimes
Both corrections officers were treated at the hospital for their injuries and released
Casey Pigge has pleaded not guilty to killing a fellow inmate in a prison transport van in February
Police say Branden Lee Powell was in a crawl space and shot himself as officers were trying to persuade him to surrender
Federal officials joined local authorities as the search continues for Branden Lee Powell, who overpowered a deputy, stole his gun and ammunition and fled