
Incarceration
Jailbreaks in Pennsylvania are not as common as recent events imply
A Spotlight PA analysis of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections data reveals jailbreaks aren’t as common as recent high-profile examples imply.
2 years ago
Escaped Missouri inmate on the run since June captured in Chester County, Pa.
An "armed and dangerous" inmate who escaped a jail in Barry County, Missouri earlier this summer was arrested on Thursday in Avondale, Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
Chester County to hold 2 town hall sessions to address prisoner escape, residents’ concerns
The Chester County Commissioners will hold the meetings to offer support, information on counseling, and more details on efforts to increase prison security.
2 years ago
After recent escapes, Pa. Republicans plan to introduce bills to improve jail security
Rep. Kathy Rapp plans to introduce a bill that would remove the chance of parole for inmates that try to escape.
2 years ago
K-9 named Yoda helped authorities catch escaped murderer in Pennsylvania
Danelo Cavalcante made one last attempt to get away, but Yoda was unleashed to stop him.
2 years ago
After catching escaped murderer, officers took a photo with him. Experts say that was inappropriate
Policing experts said the celebratory moment after the grueling 14-day search for the armed suspect was inappropriate and dehumanizing.
2 years ago
The timeline of the hunt for escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante
Here's a look at major developments in the massive manhunt.
2 years ago
Escaped Chester County prisoner stole rifle, fled homeowner’s gunfire; remains at large
Residents in East Nantmeal and South Coventry townships are asked to lock all external doors and windows, secure vehicles, and remain indoors.
2 years ago
New images show escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante has changed appearance and fled search area
Meanwhile, schools in Chester County are taking extra precautions to keep students and faculty safe, and Longwood Gardens is set to reopen after initial Cavalcante sightings.
2 years ago
Danelo Cavalcante escape: Murder convict spotted twice on Friday within search area, police say
Danelo Cavalcante has been missing since he broke out of the Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania on August 31.
2 years ago
Watchtower guard is fired as search for fugitive killer in Pennsylvania focuses on botanical garden
Pennsylvania officials say a prison tower guard has been fired after letting a convicted murderer slip out on his watch in a brazen escape.
2 years ago
Escaped Chester County prisoner possibly spotted again near Longwood Gardens
Law enforcement officials said Danelo Cavalcante was seen near Longwood Gardens, but he continues to evade arrest.
2 years ago
4 confirmed sightings of escaped Chester County prisoner; residents urged to stay on alert
Danelo Cavalcante was spotted Saturday on surveillance video on the 1800 block of Lenape Road in Pocopson Township.
2 years ago
Convicted murderer who escaped Pennsylvania prison is spotted nearby on surveillance cameras
Authorities say a recently convicted murderer was spotted on residential surveillance cameras in an area not far from the prison.
2 years ago
A man convicted of murder in Pennsylvania and wanted in Brazil remains at large after prison escape
A man convicted of murder in Pennsylvania for the fatal stabbing his ex-girlfriend remains at large, a day after he escaped from a county jail.
2 years ago