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crime1 year ago

Idaho Police Identify Homicide Victims Linked to Escaped Inmate and Accomplice

The deaths of two men in northern Idaho are believed to be connected to an escaped inmate and his alleged accomplice, who were charged after a 36-hour manhunt. Skylar Meade and Nicholas Umphenour are suspected of killing James L. Mauney and Gerald “Don” Henderson. Meade, facing a felony escape charge, and Umphenour, facing charges including aggravated assault and aiding an escape, were taken into custody after a car chase. A third person, Tonia Huber, was charged with harboring a fugitive and drug possession. Both Meade and Umphenour have criminal histories, and the investigation is ongoing.

crime1 year ago

Philadelphia Police Hunt for Handcuffed Prisoner Who Escaped from Hospital

Alleem Bordan, a 29-year-old prisoner, escaped from police custody while being discharged from Temple University Hospital's Episcopal campus in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. Bordan, who was arrested for driving a stolen vehicle, complained of pain and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Despite being discharged handcuffed into the custody of two police officers, Bordan managed to escape and was last seen on the 2700 block of Hancock Street. This is not the first time Bordan has escaped police custody, and anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.

crime1 year ago

"U.S. Marshals Capture Escaped Teenage Murder Suspect Shane Pryor in Philadelphia"

Shane Pryor, a 17-year-old escaped prisoner awaiting trial for the murder of Tanya Harris, was captured by U.S. Marshals in Philadelphia after spending five days on the run. Pryor had escaped custody while being taken to a hospital for a hand injury and was later seen on surveillance video at various locations in the city. An 18-year-old, Michael Diggs, was also charged with helping Pryor escape. Pryor and a co-defendant have been in custody since 2020 for the murder in the Holmesburg section of Northeast Philadelphia.

crime1 year ago

"Escaped Philadelphia Teen Murder Suspect Shane Pryor Captured by U.S. Marshals"

U.S. Marshals have captured 17-year-old murder suspect Shane Pryor, who escaped from police custody four days earlier. Pryor was taken into custody near 3rd Street and Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia and is now in the custody of the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit. Authorities found a handcuff key during his arrest, and Pryor's attorney stated that he has always maintained his innocence. The investigation is ongoing, and charges have been filed against an accomplice who allegedly picked up Pryor after his escape.

local-news2 years ago

"Escaped Killer Danelo Cavalcante: Manhunt Intensifies as Dog the Bounty Hunter Joins Search"

Danelo Cavalcante, an escaped prisoner, is now armed with a stolen .22 caliber rifle and is believed to have changed clothes and shoes since he was last spotted. The search for him is focused on an eight-square-mile area in Glenmoore, Pennsylvania. Authorities suspect that Cavalcante entered a garage and acquired the rifle as a crime of opportunity. The search involves approximately 500 officers and has closed roads in the area. The governor has expressed confidence in capturing Cavalcante and has increased the reward for his capture to $25,000.

crime2 years ago

"Armed Escaped Prisoner Danelo Cavalcante Sparks Manhunt in Pennsylvania"

Authorities have warned residents to stay inside and lock their doors as escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante, who has been on the run for nearly two weeks, has obtained a weapon. The Pennsylvania State Police are pursuing Cavalcante in South Coventry Township, and residents in the area are urged to call 911 if they see him. The Owen J. Roberts School District has closed all schools and offices for the day due to the threat posed by the fugitive. Cavalcante had previously stolen a van and changed his appearance, and is wanted for the murder of his ex-girlfriend and another murder in his native country of Brazil. The manhunt strategy and security at the prison have faced criticism. The reward for information leading to Cavalcante's capture has been increased to $25,000.

crime2 years ago

Escaped Killer Danelo Cavalcante Sparks Manhunt and Heightened Security in Pennsylvania

Danelo Cavalcante, a convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison over 10 days ago, remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Despite numerous sightings and an intensive search effort involving law enforcement officers, drones, dogs, and helicopters, Cavalcante has managed to evade capture. The police have urged residents to stay indoors, lock their doors and windows, and secure their vehicles. A shooting with injuries occurred in the search area, but it is unclear if it involved Cavalcante. A reward of $25,000 has been offered for information leading to his capture.

crime2 years ago

"Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante still at large, spotted with altered appearance and stolen van"

Police in Pennsylvania are expanding their search for escaped convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, who was spotted near Phoenixville after changing his appearance and stealing a van from a dairy farm. The stolen van has been recovered, but police are unsure if Cavalcante is armed and have found evidence that he has been in multiple residences. New images of a man believed to be Cavalcante have been released, showing him without a beard or mustache. Cavalcante's sister has been arrested by ICE and may face deportation. There have been over 10 sightings of Cavalcante since his escape, and there is a $20,000 reward for information leading to his capture.

crime2 years ago

Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante evades capture, sparks concern in local community

Danelo Cavalcante, an escaped Pennsylvania inmate convicted of first-degree murder, remains at large after evading search teams for 11 days. He was last seen driving a stolen van and visiting former colleagues' houses. Authorities have confirmed that Cavalcante has been inside several residences since his escape, and they are unsure if he is armed. Surveillance footage from a Ring camera suggests that Cavalcante may be dressed in a prison uniform. Law enforcement agencies nationwide have been advised, and residents in the area have been urged to remain indoors and report any sightings to the police. Efforts to secure the perimeter around the search area have posed challenges due to tunnels and large drainage ditches. Cavalcante, a Brazilian national, was convicted of fatally stabbing his former girlfriend and is also wanted in connection with a homicide in Brazil.

crime2 years ago

Escaped Pennsylvania prisoner sparks statewide manhunt and questions about jail security

Pennsylvania has increased the number of police officers involved in the manhunt for escaped prisoner Daniel Cavalcante, who was convicted of murder. The search has now entered its 10th day, with close to 400 people working on the case. The additional resources come after a prison tower guard was fired for allowing Cavalcante to escape. Officials are focusing their efforts on the area around Longwood Gardens, where Cavalcante has been spotted. Cavalcante, who was awaiting transfer to a state facility, was sentenced to life in prison for fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend in 2021.

crime2 years ago

"Escaped Pennsylvania Killer Sparks Manhunt and Raises Questions About Prison Security"

Escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante, who slipped out of the Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania on August 31, was spotted twice within the search area on Friday, as authorities narrow in on the fugitive by reducing the search zone. The sightings occurred near Longwood Gardens, but no further details were provided. A prison guard who was on duty during the escape has been fired for violating prison policy. Around 400 law enforcement officers are involved in the search, which has been complicated by heat and humidity. A reward of up to $20,000 is being offered for information leading to Cavalcante's arrest.

crime2 years ago

"Manhunt Intensifies for Escaped Convict Danelo Cavalcante in Chester County"

Escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante has been spotted twice in the search area near Chester County Prison, according to police. The search efforts, involving hundreds of officers and various technologies, have been ongoing since Cavalcante broke out on August 31. The search perimeter has shifted multiple times, with recent sightings near Longwood Gardens. A guard on duty during the escape has been fired, and there is a $20,000 reward for information leading to Cavalcante's capture.

crime2 years ago

"Manhunt intensifies as escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante spotted near Longwood Gardens"

Pennsylvania State Police have reported a possible sighting of escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante near Longwood Gardens, as the search for him enters its eighth day. Surveillance video released earlier showed Cavalcante climbing onto the roof of the prison while his block was in the exercise yard. Despite an expanded perimeter and extensive law enforcement presence, there have been no confirmed sightings of Cavalcante captured on video overnight. The area of the search now includes the westernmost parts of Delaware County, with schools in Kennett Square and Pocopson reopening as the search area shifted. Plans are being considered to enclose the exercise yards following Cavalcante's escape, as another inmate had previously escaped in the same manner.

crime2 years ago

Escaped New Hampshire Inmate Fatally Shot by Police in Miami Store

An escaped inmate from a New Hampshire correctional facility was shot and killed by a police officer in Miami after threatening two people with a knife at a Victoria's Secret store. The inmate, Darien Young, had walked off the grounds of a transitional housing unit and was eligible for parole in two days. The shooting is being investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.