One of two escapees from the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Detention Center was apprehended and returned to the Jefferson County jail Thursday.
Noah Roush, 22, was caught inside an abandoned residence in the area of 19th Avenue and Plum Street after a call from a private citizen came in at about 4 p.m. Thursday, Sheriff’s Maj. John Bean confirmed.
Shortly after the capture, the sheriff’s office issued a news release stating that Capt. Yohance Brunson arrived in the area and spotted Roush, who reportedly attempted to elude Brunson on foot. The release states that Brunson chased Roush and took him into custody with assistance from Capt. Brad Vilches and Officer Aaron Torres of the Southeast Arkansas College Department of Public Safety.
“We appreciate the brave citizen who made the decision to get involved and call [Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association] as well as the outstanding efforts of our own Captain Brunson, as well as SEARK DPS Captain Brad Vilches and Officer Torres,” the sheriff’s office wrote in the Thursday news release. “Over the last three days, numerous hours were worked by our own Deputies as well as the Pine Bluff Police Department Vice and Narcotics, Arkansas State Police and Arkansas Department of Correction. We appreciate all of their time and effort they have put in to make this happen.
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“We are relieved to have Roush in custody, but we also remain vigilant in capturing Jatonia Bryant, who remains at large.”
The sheriff’s office is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to each recapture.
Roush and Bryant, 23, were discovered missing from the jail Monday morning. Sheriff’s officers said in an initial news release that they believe the two had escaped within the previous 48 hours.
Bryant is described as a 5-foot-11 Black male. He was being detained in a capital murder case. The sheriff’s office said Bryant is to be considered dangerous and should only be approached by law enforcement personnel.
Anyone with knowledge of Bryant’s whereabouts is asked to call the Metropolitan Emergency Communication Association at (870) 541-5300, Brunson at (870) 692-3376, or Lt. Terry Wingard at (870) 510-0395.