Nine Juvenile Inmates Escape From Detention Center in Pennsylvania

Nine juvenile inmates escaped from a secure detention facility in Pennsylvania on Sunday night, authorities said. The inmates escaped from the Abraxas Academy, a "secure youth treatment" facility in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, around 8 p.m. on Sunday night. The nine inmates are juvenile males last known to be wearing white/gray shirts and shorts. The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the escape and have asked the public to call 911 if they see any of the inmates. The Abraxas Academy is a private, non-profit organization that provides secure treatment and detention services for juvenile offenders. The facility is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and is accredited by the American Correctional Association. The escape from the Abraxas Academy is the latest in a series of incidents involving juvenile detention facilities in Pennsylvania. In 2021, there were 10 escapes from juvenile detention facilities in the state. The Pennsylvania Department of...