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Three Escapees Captured After DeKalb Jail Break

PUBLISHED Dec 23, 2025, 10:37 AM ET

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Three Escapees Captured After DeKalb Jail Break

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Atlanta, Georgia — Federal and local authorities recaptured three inmates who escaped from the DeKalb County Jail and reached South Florida, officials said. The men, identified as Stevenson Charles, Yusuf Minor and Naod Yohannes, escaped during a routine security check and were arrested in Broward County early Tuesday after a multi-agency manhunt. Court records allege the escapees commandeered a Lyft driver, prompting federal kidnapping-related charges; investigators say they compromised a portion of the aging jail facility. Officials briefed public at a Tuesday news conference; further details and charges will appear in court records. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Sidra | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Escape discovered during routine security check at DeKalb County Jail (Dec. 22 reported).
Multi-agency manhunt activated involving U.S. Marshals, FBI Miami Field Office and local sheriffs.
Escapees traveled to South Florida and allegedly commandeered a Lyft vehicle en route.
Authorities arrested all three suspects in Broward County early Dec. 23 without incident.
Officials held a press conference; court filings allege kidnapping and outline pending federal charges.

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Who Benefited

Federal and local law enforcement benefited through coordinated operations that led to the suspects' recapture and potential federal prosecution.

Who Impacted

The escape and alleged forced abduction endangered a ride-share driver, threatened public safety, and highlighted vulnerabilities in an aging jail facility.