Tag: Prisoner Escape

Patrol

Third Suspect Arrested in Boise Idaho Escape

The suspect was driving a vehicle at the time of her arrest, an official said, but she declined to say whether she was driving a vehicle with the other two suspects.

March 22, 2024

Patrol

Escaped Idaho Inmate and Accomplice Involved in Hospital Shooting Captured

At approximately 2 p.m. Thursday, suspects Skylar Meade and accomplice Nicholas Umphenour were located and arrested in Twin Falls County following a short vehicle pursuit and both taken into custody successfully.

March 21, 2024

Patrol

Escaped Louisiana Prisoner Captured in New Orleans

Leon Ruffin, 51, who had been in custody on a second-degree murder charge, was found at a hotel in New Orleans East, with the help of New Orleans Police and the U.S. Marshals Service.

February 28, 2024

Patrol

Murder Suspect Escapes by Pepper Spraying Deputy, Stealing Transport Vehicle

The Jefferson Parish (Louisiana) Sheriff’s Office is searching for murder suspect Leon Ruffin, Sheriff Joseph Lopinto said at a news conference Sunday night.

February 26, 2024

Special Units

CBP K-9 Helped Take Down Escaped Pennsylvania Murderer

Danelo Cavalcante had been lying prone, likely to avoid detection, when search teams of about 20 to 25 members got close enough for him to realize they were there

September 14, 2023

Special Units

Escaped Murderer Captured by Pennsylvania State Police and CBP

Still armed with a .22 caliber rifle stolen from a homeowner's garage this week, Cavalcante tried to crawl away through the brush and escape from the tactical units closing in, officials said. Then a K-9 bit him and held him down.

September 13, 2023

Patrol

Inmate Strangled Indiana Deputy with Handcuff Chain During Escape Attempt

Marion County, IN, Sheriff's Deputy John Durm's death was ruled a homicide on Tuesday by the Marion County Coroner's Office, which noted that he died from ligature strangulation

July 12, 2023

Patrol

Murder Suspect Kills IN Deputy During Escape Attempt

John Durm, a Marion County deputy for 38 years, died at a local hospital shortly after the attack occurred.

July 11, 2023

Patrol

TN Jail Escapees Confirmed Dead After NC Pursuit

The Onslow County (NC) Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed robbery at the Speedway Convenience store in Sneads Ferry around 4:30 am Saturday. The clerk at the store reported that two males entered the store and robbed the clerk at gunpoint. The suspects tied the clerk up and left after stealing money from the register and safe. The suspects then fled the scene in the clerk’s car.

February 9, 2022

Patrol

Colorado Escapee Sought in Shooting of New Mexico Officer

Authorities say that Buck pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots at the officer identified as Officer Joseph Barreto, hitting him. Police say Ofc. Barreto returned fire and radioed for assistance. Both Buck and Hernandez ran from the scene.

January 10, 2022

Patrol

Kentucky Corrections Officer Killed in Tornado, Inmate Escapes

Robert Daniel was watching over seven inmates when the tornado caused the building to collapse. He was found dead in the wreckage.

December 13, 2021

Patrol

Chicago Inmate Uses Virus Mask for Escape

cott had originally had a $50,000-D bond for unlawful use of a weapon, and was going to be placed on electronic monitoring if he made bond.

May 8, 2020