Post by Scumhunter on Apr 16, 2020 23:17:00 GMT -5
(Above: Left: Thomas Deering. Right: Robert Newman. Photo Credits: thesun.com via Columbia County (Wisconsin) Sheriff's Office)
"TWO dangerous prisoners are at large after escaping from a state maximum-security prison in Wisconsin.
Cops are today hunting 37-year-old convicted kidnapper James Newman and 46-year-old sex offender Thomas Deering after they fled from jail in Portage.
Residents in the area received automated phone calls about the prison escape about 6 am today and were urged to lock their doors to keep the escapees from entering their homes.
Columbia County Sheriff Roger Brandner said numerous law enforcement officers are looking for the pair who were believed to be headed toward the Madison area, south of the prison.
Authorities did not say how the two escaped from the Columbia Correctional Institution.
The Department of Corrections is working with local law enforcement officials who are taking the lead in the investigation, DOC spokesman Ray Woodruff said.
According to online records, Deering was convicted of numerous charges in Milwaukee County including kidnapping, sexual assault and burglary.
He was also convicted of battery by a prisoner in 2015 and an escape charge in 2002.
Newman has convictions for kidnapping, escape, theft and discharging a firearm.
www.the-sun.com/news/693712/frantic-manhunt-sex-attacker-kidnapper-escape-wisconsin-jail/
Thouguts? Based on local news reports, Deering and Newman were still at large at least as of yesterday (April 16th, 2020). Articles don't give a specific number to call in tips so for now I would presume 911 or your local law enforcement agency. I also think it would go without saying to consider these men armed and dangerous and do not approach them yourselves, but do call authorities.
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