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 being transported back to the correctional center when he created a disturbance in the back of a cruiser; when the deputy checked on him, he pepper sprayed the deputy
The inmate was originally at the Rutherford Correctional Facility but was transferred to the Marion Correctional Institution to be a work release inmate, deputies said
Court records say Billy Partington misrepresented himself and never corrected corrections’ officers when his picture was compared to his brother during the release procedure
Since June 6, which was when the escape occurred, at least a dozen employees of the prison have filled out the forms for retirement
Richard Matt found he was too fat to fit through a two-foot wide steam pipe that was key to their escape
Inmate who scaled a fence to escape had the misfortune of bumming a cigarette from an off-duty CO
Justin Kestner, 25, escaped early Sunday from a cell in the A-Pod unit at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison
David Sweat, who was shot and wounded during his June 28 capture, was taken early Sunday from Albany Medical Center to the infirmary at the Five Points Correctional Facility
The man who escaped, Dacious “Corey” Parker, did so while the deputy watching him was using the bathroom
SBI arrested Shyla Daniel Ryder, 30, and Mazandra Yvette Spigner, 44
David Sweat remained in fair condition Friday at Albany Medical Center
Inmate was unable to undo a light and make a large enough ceiling hole to crawl out
Richard Matt’s body was being transported from a northern New York hospital to a funeral home
Yancey Wilson was being held on robbery charges, was seen wearing only boxer shorts outside the facility
Includes stepped-up searches of inmates’ cells, staffing changes to ensure bed checks are more effective and installation of security gates in the facility’s tunnels
David Sweat told authorities that he and Richard Matt conducted a practice run the night before their escape
Representatives for the nearly 1,000 correction officers who work there are hoping for fair treatment
Superintendent Steven Racette and Deputy Superintendent Stephen Brown have been placed on administrative leave
David Sweat has told authorities that Gene Palmer was not involved in the actual escape from Clinton Correctional Facility
David Sweat, 35, was running from a state trooper Sunday afternoon when he was shot twice in the torso
Gene E. Palmer is expected to appear in town court on Monday
David Sweat’s condition initially was listed in stable condition but was downgraded to critical after being flown to Albany Medical Center on Sunday night
Kristopher McNeil, 29, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was serving a sentence for second-degree murder
Kendra Lynette Miller, 33, faces multiple charges connected to Saturday’s escape by Kristopher McNeil
Franklin County Sheriff Kevin Mulverhill said late Saturday tips continued to pour in and he was optimistic David Sweat would be captured
David Sweat has not been spotted since he escaped, though evidence was found a week ago indicating he was with Richard Matt in a cabin
An official with knowledge of the manhunt said Richard Matt was killed and David Sweat is still on the run
Gene Palmer claims to have been an unwitting helper
Gene Palmer faces charges including promoting prison contraband and tampering with physical evidence
Spurred on by fresh evidence, law enforcement officers methodically combed through heavy woods on Tuesday looking for inmates David Sweat and Richard Matt
Tevis Michael Stephens, 37, was convicted of being in possession of a controlled substance last year
Cuomo told reporters Monday night that the current lead has “good evidence, DNA data” regarding inmates David Sweat and Richard Matt
Items recovered from a remote hunting cabin might be linked to a pair of convicted killers who escaped from a nearby prison more than two weeks ago
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