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Second jail escapee surrenders at Longwood University, injured, asks for medical help

Crystal Graham

bruce carroll callahan escaped inmate The Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that the second Piedmont Regional Jail escapee Bruce Carroll Callahan is in custody.

According to the Longwood University Police Department, they detained the escapee without incident at 5:34 a.m. Farmville Police assisted in the arrest.

“The inmate was injured and in poor health when he walked onto Lancer Park property and pulled an outdoor fire alarm.”

According to the Longwood University Police, he surrendered and asked for medical assistance.

There is no indication that he had previously been on the Longwood University campus in Farmville prior to this morning. Longwood University is less than three miles from the Piedmont Regional Jail.

“With this arrest, both escaped inmates are back in law enforcement custody, and this incident is now closed.”

Callahan escaped on Sunday, April 30, and according to the sheriff’s department was not wearing a shirt at the time of his escape. The search Monday included K-9 units and helicopters.

Callahan had been convicted of multiple federal drug charges.

The other escapee, Alder Marin- Sotelo, was apprehended Friday in Mexico.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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