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.
Danilo Cavalcante escaped in 2023 from Chester County Prison by crab-walking up between two walls in an exercise yard, then climbing over razor wire and jumping from a roof
John Manard escaped in 2006 with the help of a woman who ran a dog rehabilitation program; A CO who recognized the woman did not thoroughly search the van at the time
The inmate was “literally trying to chisel his way out of jail” with a sharpened 3-foot metal section of his bunk, the ADA said
The U.S. Marshals Service has doubled the reward to $10K for information leading to his arrest
Michelle Valenti now faces a total of four felony charges and one misdemeanor
Kevin David Lenix Wilson has been missing since around 8 p.m. Monday
Ten juveniles have escaped in the past three months; four remain at large
Francisco Starks was still at large as of Monday morning
Shwilliam Cheevis broke out of the Dixon Correctional Institute early Thursday morning
Frederick Carl Pierce also stole the personal information of several employees during his October escape
The Georgia DOC Canine Unit and other local law enforcement agencies assisted the U.S. Marshals in Tuesday’s manhunt
The officers were doing cell checks when they were attacked and locked in a cell
Tyrone Johnson escaped from the Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility in April and remained on the loose for two months
Garrett Stephen Young was being housed temporarily in a gym due to COVID precautions
Robert R. Johnson rushed one of the unarmed escorts after being released from restraints to use the restroom
It was the first escape from the facility in 24 years
Jason Lajoie, who goes by “Critter,” escaped from a transport vehicle near the borders of N.Y. and N.J.
Nicholas James Leach fled the jail after taking a remote that opens a gate from a maintenance worker’s backpack
Two detention officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries
Tayler Patrick Armstrong suffered severe cuts from the razor wire on top of the prison’s fencing
It’s at least the sixth security breach in the past eight months at the facility
“If it were not for the immediate actions of our Corrections Division, this outcome could have ended differently,” the sheriff said
They should be considered armed and dangerous, the sheriff’s office says
Roman Nikoghosyan was captured on wiretaps talking with the inmate shortly after his July 10 escape
Jedaiah Lunn faces 11 felony counts stemming from the April 14 assault
Deputies learned of the escape Wednesday night after one inmate went missing from a cell block
The sheriff said the mistake was largely due to understaffing
The cost of replacing the damaged fire engine is about $280,000, a spokeswoman for Cal Fire said
The inmate was caught on video earlier this week bolting out of a courtroom and wrestling with an officer
Branden Brophy is facing new felony charges for the escape and using violence against an officer
The man had shaved his beard and changed his hair prior to using a fake ID badge to get through the security checkpoint
A former jail employee reported the mistake after overhearing the man bragging about his release, 25 years early
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