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Manhunt for North Carolina inmate who escaped from jail through ventilation system: Sheriff's office
The Craven County Sheriff's Office said John Matthew Nigh was discovered missing from his cell at 4 p.m. Sunday, and that his cellmates helped conceal his escape.
Attempted murder suspect escapes through North Carolina jail's ventilation system with cellmates' help, officials say
An inmate escaped custody over the weekend in North Carolina, apparently fleeing a county jail through the building's ventilation system, authorities said.
Manhunt underway for 'dangerous' NC inmate who escaped jail through ventilation system
Officials in North Carolina are searching for escaped inmate John Matthew Nigh who has been on the run for a few days.
Manhunt underway for man who escaped jail through the vents
CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WKRC) - Authorities launched a statewide manhunt for an inmate who escaped jail through the facility's ventilation housing. According to the Craven County Sheriff's Office, John Matthew Nigh was determined to have escaped his cell at around 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 26.
Manhunt underway in part of North Carolina for man who escaped detention center
A manhunt is underway in Craven County, North Carolina, after authorities say a man escaped from a detention center.
Statewide manhunt continues for Craven County inmate who escaped through ventilation system
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... From Craven County Sheriff’s Office At 4pm on Sun6, 2025, Detention Officers determined that an inmate was missing from his assigned cell. A search determined that the inmate,
Manhunt on for escaped inmate jailed for shooting at deputies last summer
The search is on for an inmate who escaped from an eastern North Carolina jail by means that sound like the plot of a movie, but officials say his rap sheet is a serious one and John Nigh should be considered dangerous.
Suspect in North Carolina Waffle House murder arrested after four-month-long manhunt
A four-month-long manhunt has finally ended following the murder of a young Waffle House employee in September.
Manhunt underway for N.C. inmate who escaped jail through ventilation system
A multi-agency manhunt is underway after an inmate escaped a North Carolina jail by sneaking through the ventilation system.
North Carolina inmate accused of attempted murder escapes via ventilation system
An inmate escaped from a North Carolina jail through a ventilation system while his cellmates stuffed a mattress to make it seem like he was asleep, the Craven County Sheriff’s Office said Monday.
Search underway for inmate who escaped via ventilation system: North Carolina sheriff
Authorities say the man's cellmates helped him escape and then stuffed a mattress to make it look like he was still sleeping.
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