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Authorities are searching for 39-year-old inmate Robert Yancy Jr., who escaped from the Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas. Yancy, who was serving a life sentence without parole for a child abuse case, was last seen in a white Nissan Versa. The public is urged not to approach him and to contact local law enforcement if spotted.
A large fire broke out at the Walls Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Facility in Huntsville, prompting the evacuation of approximately 655 inmates. Fire crews from multiple agencies are working to control the fire, which has impacted the attic of the west building and the third floor of the administration building. The cause of the fire is unknown, and authorities are investigating. No injuries have been reported.
Trent Thompson, a 22-year-old escaped inmate from Plainview's Formby Unit, was found and taken into custody Sunday morning. Thompson was convicted of three counts of Aggravated Robbery and Aggravated Assault of a Public Servant. The Plainview Police Department warned the public of his dangerous criminal history and advised them to contact local law enforcement instead of approaching him.