Derrick Groves, the last of ten inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail in May, was captured in Atlanta after five months on the run, ending a multi-agency manhunt. Groves, convicted of murder and other charges, is expected to be extradited to Louisiana, where he faces additional charges and potential upgrades to his escape-related charges. The jailbreak involved systemic issues and multiple arrests of accomplices, highlighting ongoing concerns about prison security.
Isaiah Robert Tilghman, who escaped from a prison in Western Pennsylvania in December, was captured leaving a Planet Fitness in Philadelphia after being on the run for nearly four months. He had escaped from Blair County Prison and was arrested on drug charges and parole violations. Tilghman faces escape, flight to avoid apprehension, and additional charges relating to the escape. U.S. Marshals Deputy Robert Clark praised the Fugitive Task Forces in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh for capturing the escapee.
Two men, James L. Mauney and Gerald "Don" Henderson, have been identified as the victims believed to be linked to the escape of Idaho inmate Skylar Meade and his accomplice Nicholas Umphenour. The suspects, who are members of a white supremacist gang, were arrested after a massive manhunt. Mauney was found murdered near his home, while Henderson's body was discovered outside his residence. Both causes and manners of death are under investigation, and the suspects' bail has been set at $2 million each.
A Japanese macaque named Honshu, who had escaped from Highland Wildlife Park in the Scottish Highlands, was safely recaptured after a five-day search. The monkey was found helping himself to bird feed in a nearby garden before being tranquillised by rangers and returned to the park for a health check-up.
Deputies have suspended their search for Ryan Young, an escapee from Mississippi, in Pointe Coupee Parish. Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in the manhunt, but authorities believe Young is no longer in the area. Young, who is serving a 40-year sentence for various crimes, escaped while being transported to court. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the Capital Region Crime Stoppers or call 911.
Correctional officers assigned to guard a convicted child sex predator, Tommy Wayne Boyd, who escaped custody by walking out of a hospital, are no longer employed by the department. Boyd was captured nearly 16 hours later after a good Samaritan gave him a ride to the South City area. He was found with a handcuff key and had obtained a hot dog during the manhunt. The Missouri Department of Corrections stated that their protocol was not followed regarding Boyd's supervision at the hospital. The department's social media accounts did not provide updates on the situation until the following day. Mercy Hospital South stated that they rely on the department of corrections to keep inmates contained on their campus.
Surveillance video captured by a local resident's Ring doorbell camera in Warren, Pennsylvania shows a possible sighting of escaped fugitive Michael Burham, who has been on the run for over a week after escaping from the Warren County Jail. Police believe he is still in the area, possibly camping in the woods. A bag covered by a tarp and hidden under a log, believed to be used by Burham, was also discovered containing clothing, food, and other materials. Authorities have not considered shutting down access to the Allegheny National Forest, as they believe Burham is still in the area and has survivalist skills. The manhunt involves 200 law enforcement personnel from 15 agencies, and a reward of $22,000 is being offered for information leading to Burham's capture.
A manhunt in Madison County led to the arrest of an accomplice, but the escapee, Joseph Spring, is still on the run. The police chased a stolen Honda Accord, which was linked to Spring, to Gluckstadt Road, where it crashed. The suspects ran into a wooded area, where one of them was captured. The sheriff believes that Spring is still on the run, but there have been sightings of him since his escape on Monday.
Law enforcement agencies are conducting an active search in Gluckstadt for Joseph Springs, one of the two people who escaped from the Hinds County Detention Center on Monday. A stolen black Honda connected to Springs was spotted by officers, and one of the male subjects has been arrested, but he is not the Hinds County escapee. The other person believed to be Spring is still at large, and officers are still on the scene and armed.
Bradley Gillespie, an inmate who escaped from an Ohio prison last week, has been found dead in the Ohio River after a multiple-day manhunt. Gillespie's body was found in the river after police were alerted by a member of the public who was boating on the Ohio River early Sunday. No time or cause of death has yet been determined, and an autopsy will be performed on Tuesday. Gillespie and fellow inmate James Lee were able to escape the prison in Lima by concealing themselves in a dumpster.
Alder Marin-Sotelo, who escaped from a Virginia jail over the weekend while being held on charges including the murder of Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd, has been caught in Guerrero, Mexico by Mexican authorities. His sister, Adriana Marin-Sotelo, was arrested in North Carolina on Monday for allegedly assisting in his escape.
Jerry Raynes, one of the four detainees who escaped from the Raymond Detention Center in Mississippi, has been captured in Texas with the help of Spring Valley Police and the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Raynes will be held in Texas until he is extradited back to Mississippi. The other two escapees, Casey Grayson and Corey Harrison, are believed to still be in Central Mississippi, while Dylan Arrington was killed during a house fire and shootout with law enforcement.
Justin Robinson, an inmate who escaped from Ray County Jail, has been captured by U.S. Marshals in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Robinson was waiting for a bus headed to Texas when he was arrested. Robinson and another inmate escaped last week, and the second inmate was quickly captured. The guard at the jail was stabbed 12 times by the other escapee, but the injuries are not life-threatening. Robinson will be extradited to Missouri but will not be back in the Ray County Jail due to safety concerns. The Sheriff hopes the escape will lead to a solution to the problems he's been calling attention to for years.
