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 escaped inmate fled when Lady Lake police officers arrived at the woman’s house; he ran a short distance before turning around and giving himself up
The four inmates exited through the perimeter fence during recreational time in the yard, Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards said
On the brink of her retirement from corrections, Vicky White aided convicted felon Casey White’s escape, resulting in an 11-day manhunt and her suicide upon capture
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
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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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The video of the incident had been described by elected officials in recent interviews as ‘disturbing’
The inmate was picked up by a woman in a vehicle around noon Saturday
According to the sheriff, the two men were able to break a clamp on the outdoor recreation fence
The inmate was serving about a three-year sentence for several counts of possession with intent to sell a controlled substance
The second escaped inmate was captured after walking away from his work release on Tuesday
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The deputy was locked up for a few minutes
Officials noticed the inmates were missing from their respective work crews around noon on Tuesday
DJJ now has fewer than 100 prisoners, who are among the worst youthful offenders
The West Baton Rouge Parish has had 22 escapes over the last three years
As critics pound corrections officers in light of news that some have helped inmates acquire drugs and even escape the walls
An underwear-clad man was captured several hours after slipping out of handcuffs
The inmate used a mop to jump a prison fence before being captured two hours later
The inmate bought a bottle of whiskey, two bottles of vodka, 15 packs of cigarettes, a lighter, rolling papers and three packs of gum
Since the escape, state officials have faced tough questions
The inmate escaped Tuesday evening with another inmate that has been taken into custody
The inmate was captured Wednesday after hiding at his girlfriend’s apartment
Authorities continue to search for the remaining escaped inmate
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