Work Release Inmate Gets 10 Years For Animal Shelter Escape

October 19, 2013

A work release inmate that escaped while working at the county animal shelter has been sentenced to more time behind bars.

Alexander Gaines Kent, 37, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison by Judge Scot Duncan on the escape charge after he entered a no contest charge.

On September 21, 2012, Kent was an inmate at the Escambia County Jail assigned to  the road crew. On that date, he was assigned to work at the animal shelter on Fairfield Drive. While working at the shelter, Kent asked to use the restroom and never returned.
He managed to escape undetected and was able to change into civilian clothes. Kent’s jumpsuit was located in the woods to the East of the animal shelter. A search ensued and after several hours, deputies were able to locate Kent hiding in a bathroom at a  residence on Bowman Avenue.

In 2005, Kent was sentenced to five years in state prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and burglary in Sumter County.

Comments

2 Responses to “Work Release Inmate Gets 10 Years For Animal Shelter Escape”

  1. Joni Benoit on October 21st, 2013 2:53 am

    the ladys house he was found at didnt help him or pick him up! And 2nd just ask him .

  2. wandering why on October 20th, 2013 9:51 am

    I would like to know why the lady that picked him up and hishim out at her house was not arrested

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