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.
Ramone Alston, who has not been seen since Aug. 13, is serving a life sentence for the murder of a 14-month-old girl in 2015
The man has been on the run since Aug. 13, after he removed his leg restraints during a prison-van ride to a hospital for a medical appointment
The juveniles from Long Creek Youth Development Center led police on a three-day manhunt; they stole at least three cars and crashed two during that time
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
The series will explore global drug wars through Joaquin Guzman’s story
The air in cell blocks was sometimes thick with dust, the lawsuit says
The Supreme Court still hasn’t decided what should happen to the 389 people already on death row
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
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