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Escaped Prisoner

Safety concerns growing at Vance County jail after escape attempt

  • Jun 26

Vance County inmates planned escape, had help, sheriff says

  • Jun 6

Investigation underway after Butner escapee arrested in Lee County

  • Apr 23
Lee County Sheriff's Office

Federal escapee arrested during hostage situation in Lee County

  • Apr 23

Escaped inmate captured at Lumberton motel

  • Jan 29

NC woman finds escaped inmate in her car

  • Dec 11, 2025

Man convicted of killing Wake County deputy sentenced on other charges

  • Nov 18, 2025

Last of the 10 New Orleans jail escapees captured, authorities say

  • Oct 8, 2025

Latest Videos

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Jail escapee from South Carolina captured in Roanoke Rapids

  • Oct 23, 2024
1:43

All 4 escaped juveniles in Rocky Mount apprehended

  • Oct 18, 2024
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Search continues for man who escaped police custody in Fayetteville

  • Sep 20, 2024
1:21

Search continues for man who escaped police custody in Fayetteville

  • Sep 20, 2024
2:14

Woman accused of helping escaped killer appears in court; new details

  • Aug 20, 2024
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Woman accused of helping escaped killer due in court

  • Aug 19, 2024
1:16

Escaped killer, Ramone Alston, expected in court after being caught

  • Aug 19, 2024
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Ramone Alston captured, woman also facing charges

  • Aug 16, 2024

Latest Stories

Deputy Ned Byrd's sister has words for men convicted of his murder in plea deal: 'You stole my joy'

Ned Byrd's sister gave a powerful impact statement during the men's sentencing.

  • Sep 17, 2025

Inmate mistakenly released from New Orleans jail captured in Texas: Sheriff

Khalil Bryan was released from the Orleans Justice Center on July 25 due to a "human failure" that led to two deputies being fired, authorities said.

  • Aug 20, 2025

Man charged in Wake County deputy's murder makes court appearance, pleads guilty to prison escape

Nearly three years after the murder of Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd, his family is one step closer to seeking justice.

  • Jul 9, 2025

Brother charged in murder of Wake Co. deputy pleads guilty to escape from prison

Alder Marin Sotelo escaped from a Virginia jail and fled to Mexico, back in 2023.

  • Jul 1, 2025

Inmate shoots, kills NC officer before being caught in stolen vehicle, sheriff says

Authorities said an inmate fatally shot a detention officer with his own gun before leaving in a stolen car.

  • Jul 1, 2025