All articles tagged with #inmate escape
After a five-month manhunt, the last of 10 inmates who escaped from a Louisiana jail, Derrick Groves, was captured in Atlanta following a standoff, ending a dramatic prison break that involved staff shortages and structural flaws.
The last of 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail in May has been captured in Atlanta after a coordinated effort involving multiple agencies, ending a months-long manhunt.
Antoine Massey, a serial escapee from a New Orleans jail, was recaptured after escaping with nine other inmates, leaving Derrick Groves as the only one still at large; authorities are actively searching for Groves, who is convicted of serious crimes including murder and attempted murder, offering a reward for information leading to his capture.
A former federal prison warden criticized the security protocols at Orleans Parish Prison, which allowed a serial escapee and nine others to break out due to inadequate oversight, poor security measures, and lack of emergency preparedness, highlighting systemic issues in jail management and oversight.
Louisiana police are searching for two inmates, Omarion Hookfin and Jamarcus Cyprian, who escaped from Tangipahoa Parish Jail through a fence during recreation time. Four inmates initially escaped, but two were recaptured. The escape was reported by a member of the public, highlighting issues of supervision and infrastructure at the jail. The remaining escapees are considered dangerous, with charges including homicide and armed robbery.
In Colorado, inmate Ronald Caillier, 38, overpowered two officers at a hospital, escaped while handcuffed, and carjacked a minivan with a handgun inside. Caillier, held on burglary and assault charges, is now on the run and considered "armed and very dangerous." The officers involved in the escape were treated for injuries, and Caillier was last seen wearing black and white striped pants and an orange t-shirt while handcuffed.
Two homicides are being investigated in connection with the escape of Idaho inmate Skylar Meade and his accomplice Nicholas Umphenour, who were captured after a 36-hour manhunt. The inmates, with ties to the white supremacist group Aryan Knights, allegedly ambushed corrections officers during Meade's hospital visit, leading to the escape. Meade, serving time for aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, has a history of convictions and gang involvement. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the escape, shootings, and homicides, while authorities review security protocols and practices.
In Louisiana, an inmate facing a second-degree murder charge escaped custody by pepper spraying a deputy and stealing her car. The inmate, Leon Ruffin, is considered "armed and dangerous" and had been transferred to a local hospital from a medical facility before the escape. Authorities are actively searching for him and have warned the public to be cautious.
A convicted sex offender serving life without parole in Texas was recaptured after escaping prison with the help of his mother. Robert Yancy Jr. was captured after civilians recognized him at a park and called the police. Yancy's mother and another individual were also arrested in connection with the escape. Yancy was serving a life sentence for sexual abuse of a child.
Robert Yancy Jr., a Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate serving a life sentence for continuous sexual abuse of a child, escaped from the Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas. He was last seen in a white Nissan Versa with a Texas license plate. Authorities believe he is no longer in Brazoria County and urge the public to not approach him but to contact local law enforcement if spotted.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is searching for Zionarrow A. Taylor, a 22-year-old inmate who walked away from the minimum-security facility at Folsom State Prison. Taylor was reported missing after a routine count, and authorities have launched a search. He was received from Fresno County and was serving a two-year sentence for second-degree robbery. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact law enforcement.
The body found inside a Philadelphia warehouse has been identified as Gino Hagenkotter, an inmate who escaped from a work detail almost two weeks ago. Hagenkotter, who was serving time on theft and burglary charges, had asked a guard for permission to use the bathroom during his work in the orchard, but never returned. He scaled a fence, took off his jumpsuit, and was last seen on surveillance video walking down the street. The cause of death is under investigation. This is the fourth escape from a Philadelphia lockup this year.
The body of Gino Hagenkotter, an inmate who escaped from a Philadelphia prison nearly two weeks ago, has been found dead inside a warehouse in the city. Hagenkotter's body was discovered in the Kensington neighborhood, and authorities were able to identify him through fingerprint analysis. The cause of death has not been released. Hagenkotter had escaped from a work detail and was incarcerated for low-level crimes relating to theft and burglary. This marks the fourth prisoner to escape custody in Philadelphia this year.
An inmate has escaped from the Philadelphia Detention Center in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia, prompting a massive search. The escape was reported just before 1 p.m., and the inmate is described as a white male in his 30s. This incident follows a previous high-profile escape from the nearby Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center earlier this year, where two inmates escaped through a gap in the fence. The district attorney revealed that the gap had been noticed by prison staff days before the escape, and a guard was found to be asleep during the incident.
The third of four inmates who escaped from the Bibb County Detention Center in Georgia was captured at a home in Augusta. During the arrest, authorities discovered large amounts of drugs inside the house. The FBI, along with local law enforcement agencies, were involved in the search. One inmate remains on the run. Neighbors were surprised by the FBI raid and expressed relief that everyone is safe.