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 inmates, ages 14 and 15, fled after they overpowered and took a Jenkins County deputy’s 45-automatic handgun and knocked him unconscious with it
Police tracked the inmate and his accomplice down about 36 hours after their escape, but the pair is also suspected in the killings of two men while they were on the run
Correctional officers found the inmate on a highway about 100 yards from the Kauai Community Correctional Center less than 10 minutes after he escaped
Two of the three inmates have escaped once before
An inmate required hospitalization after jumping 40 feet into rock quarry during a failed escape attempt
The inmates were captured on security camera making their escape through a 2x2 hole in the interior and exterior walls of their cell
Quinton Hayes pleaded not guilty to one count of aiding or permitting another to escape lawful custody, reckless conduct, violation of oath by public officer and false statements and writings
Lawmakers called on Gov. Pete Ricketts to approve emergency funding to hire more COs
Department will conduct an internal review to determine whether any policy changes are needed
Arthur Johnson, now 63, was accused of taking part in two escape attempts during his early years in prison, the last time in 1984
67-year-old Billy Burchfield was living under an assumed name, which he took from a cousin who had died
Corrections director Scott Frakes acknowledged that prison employees failed to follow at least four security procedures that would have prevented escape
Investigators tracked him down last year and found the widower living off Social Security benefits under an alias
U.S. Marshals apprehended 25-year-old Jake Eakin without incident
Convicted killer disappeared while on a prison work crew
Police are searching for clues in what the sheriff calls one of the most bizarre cases of his career
The inmate was in the exercise yard before he went missing
They will likely primarily use it for female inmates, though it is not restricted to woman
David Sweat and Richard Matt were helped by two prison workers who gave them the tools to escape
The inmate was serving a five-year sentence for criminal possession of dangerous drugs
The inmate said he was attacked for no reason, officers say he pushed a sergeant
State Troopers say 20-year-old Joshua Yaska returned with an SUV and tried to help other inmates flee
U.S. marshals arrived to take the 71-year-old Robert Stackowitz, known to many in Sherman as Bob Gordon, into custody
Authorities said 24-year-old Michael Derby was apprehended Friday on a street corner
The parole commission voted more than a year ago to reduce his sentence
Police in the city of Las Cruces said Michael Derby, 24, is dangerous and urged the public to report tips
There was no indication that states like California purchased the drug, which would have cost about $718K for 18 executions
Robert Stackowitz was serving a 17-year sentence for robbery in August 1968 when he escaped from a prison work camp infirmary
The two have been taken back to the state prison
Arthur Buckel was located after a police officer and a state corrections officer tracked him down
The suspect had been serving a sentence for aggravated assault
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