CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – According to the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department, both escaped inmates Tyrekennel Collins and Dazerrious Johnson are now back in custody.
Both inmates escaped the Claiborne County Detention Facility at around 2:20 am on July 5th.
The department released a BOLO and urged all citizens to be cautious as the men were considered armed and dangerous at the time.
This was posted Saturday evening on the department’s Facebook page:
“A Message of Gratitude from the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the citizens of Claiborne County for your unwavering support and trust in our department.
We are also deeply grateful to the incredible agencies that assisted us in the recent manhunt:
– Adams County Sheriff’s Department
– Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department
– Warren County Sheriff’s Department
– Port Gibson Police Department
– Copiah County Sheriff’s Department
– Louisiana State Penitentiary K-9 Drone/Chase Team
– United States Marshals
– Wildlife and Fisheries
– Mississippi Highway Patrol
– Rankin County Sheriff’s Office
– Natchez Trace Park Rangers
A special shoutout to Sheriff Patten for providing unlimited resources. Thank you to Sheriff Pace, Sheriff Bailey, Sheriff Swilley, Sheriff Jones, and Chief Dorsey for their unwavering support.
Lastly, we want to acknowledge our dedicated Sheriff Deputies who worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of our community. Special thanks to Sgt. Mitchell Hoskins and Chief Deputy Sykes for their exceptional efforts today in capturing the escapees.
Thank you, everyone, for your continued support and dedication!”
