An inmate identified as Dayton Johnson attempted to flee custody while at Avoyelles Hospital being treated by staff on Dec. 8. Johnson was in the custody of Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) DC-1 Corrections Personnel at the time of the incident.
Johnson managed to break away from custody and ran on foot a short distance in a failed attempt to escape. He was immediately apprehended by APSO Corrections Personnel while still on the hospital grounds.
Following the apprehension, Marksville Police Department officers arrived on the scene and assisted. Johnson was subsequently transported back to Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office DC-1. Johnson was previously incarcerated following an arrest on Aug. 7 by the Louisiana State Police.
The investigation involves multiple jurisdictions. The Marksville Police Department will serve as the primary agency investigating the offenses that occurred at the Hospital. The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office will be the primary investigating agency regarding the Simple Escape offense.
Suspect Information: Dayton D. Johnson, 27 of Marksville
Charges Related to APSO’s Investigation: Simple Escape
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