There is a $500 reward for each inmate.
"Lock your cars. lock your doors, and if you see anything out of the way or you see a strange person walking around notify us immediately," Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone says
two of five inmates who escaped from a North Carolina jail have been captured, sheriff's office says
By Ralph Ellis, CNN
Updated 1:00 AM ET, Tue March 26, 2019
The inmates, clockwise from bottom left, are Raheem Horne, David Viverette, David Ruffin Jr., Keonte Murphy and Laquaris Battle.
(CNN)Two of five inmates who escaped Monday night from the Nash County jail in North Carolina have been captured, according to the sheriff's office.
"David Viverette and Raheem Horne have been captured in Rocky Mount," the sheriff's office said in a statement.
"The (sheriff's office) and the Twin County Crime Stoppers are offering a $1,500 reward for any information that leads to the capture of the remaining suspects. Call 252-459-1510."
The hunt for the escapees is expected to continue through the night, Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone said during a news conference prior to the capture of the first two inmates.
The inmates escaped by pulling at a fence in the exercise yard that was already weakened and had been worked on months before, Stone said.
A camera monitoring the inmates was facing a different direction and Stone believes the inmates found a blind spot in the yard to escape.
The inmates were identified as:
There is a $500 reward for each inmate. Stone said he believes there is an outside accomplice in this incident.
Stone wants the public to know, "Lock your cars. lock your doors, and if you see anything out of the way or you see a strange person walking around notify us immediately."
Nashville, the county seat, is about 45 miles east of Raleigh.
CNN's Chris Boyette contributed to this report.
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"Lock your cars. lock your doors, and if you see anything out of the way or you see a strange person walking around notify us immediately," Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone says
two of five inmates who escaped from a North Carolina jail have been captured, sheriff's office says
By Ralph Ellis, CNN
Updated 1:00 AM ET, Tue March 26, 2019
The inmates, clockwise from bottom left, are Raheem Horne, David Viverette, David Ruffin Jr., Keonte Murphy and Laquaris Battle.
(CNN)Two of five inmates who escaped Monday night from the Nash County jail in North Carolina have been captured, according to the sheriff's office.
"David Viverette and Raheem Horne have been captured in Rocky Mount," the sheriff's office said in a statement.
"The (sheriff's office) and the Twin County Crime Stoppers are offering a $1,500 reward for any information that leads to the capture of the remaining suspects. Call 252-459-1510."
The hunt for the escapees is expected to continue through the night, Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone said during a news conference prior to the capture of the first two inmates.
The inmates escaped by pulling at a fence in the exercise yard that was already weakened and had been worked on months before, Stone said.
A camera monitoring the inmates was facing a different direction and Stone believes the inmates found a blind spot in the yard to escape.
The inmates were identified as:
- David Ruffin Jr., charged with possession of heroin. Being held under $10,000 bond.
- David Viverette, charged with robbery and possession of a stolen vehicle. Being held on bond in excess of $100,000. Last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts.
- Keonte Murphy, charged with assault by strangulation, other misdemeanor assault charges and armed robbery. Being held on $30,000 bond.
- Raheem Horne, charged with first-degree burglary, larceny and numerous misdemeanor charges. Being held on $92,500 bond. Last seen wearing a green T-shirt and black shorts, according to the sheriff.
- Laquaris Battle, charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, simple assault and violation of the impact program through Nash County. No bond. Last seen wearing white long johns.
There is a $500 reward for each inmate. Stone said he believes there is an outside accomplice in this incident.
Stone wants the public to know, "Lock your cars. lock your doors, and if you see anything out of the way or you see a strange person walking around notify us immediately."
Nashville, the county seat, is about 45 miles east of Raleigh.
CNN's Chris Boyette contributed to this report.
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