Oklahoma inmates escape from jail near Texas border

Four inmates escaped from McCurtain County, Okla.
Four inmates escaped from McCurtain County, Okla.(McCurtain County Sheriff's Office)
Published: Feb. 4, 2022 at 10:29 AM CST
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MCCURTAIN COUNTY, Okla. (KSLA) - The McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for four escaped inmates.

Sheriff Kevin Clardy says on Friday, Feb. 4, a headcount revealed four missing inmates. Authorities are working to find them. An investigation is also underway into how they escaped, and if anyone else was involved.

The inmates are:

  • Justin Michael Hughes, 21 (5′ 10″, 170 lbs)
  • Kolby Russell Watson, 28 (5′ 9″, 150 lbs)
  • Donnie Kale Middlebrooks, 21 (6′ 3″, 200 lbs)
  • Jerome Lynn Rutherford Jr., 23 (6′, 150 lbs)
Four inmates escaped from McCurtain County, Okla.
Four inmates escaped from McCurtain County, Okla.(McCurtain County Sheriff's Office)

Anyone with information about their whereabouts should call 580-286-3331 or 911.

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