Cavalcante had been on the lam since Aug. 29 after the bit-size convict escaped from the Chester County Prison by shimmying his body up two walls about five feet apart.
was arrested by authorities Wednesday following a two-week-long manhunt.
Cavalcante had been on the lam since Aug. 31 after the bit-size convict escaped from the Chester County Prison by shimmying his body up two walls about five feet apart. The convicted murderer had been awaiting transfer to a state prison when he fled the facility about 40 miles west of Philadelphia. before jumping from a roof to elude guards.breaking into his home in East Nantmeal Township with the perp stealing a .22 rifle from the property.Escaped convict Danelo Cavalcante was spotted in Pottstown, PA on Monday night.
State police were authorized to use lethal force if he did not surrender after it was believed the violent felon was armed.A reverse 911 call was put out for residents of South Coventry, West Vincent, and East Nantmeal townships by the Pennsylvania State Police — advising locals to lock their doors and windows, secure their vehicles, and remain indoors in the emergency alert.
An unidentified 18-year-veteran correctional officer on duty at the observation tower when Cavalcante escaped was fired on Thursday, a
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